Chocolate Pudding

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 egg whites
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 1/4 cups skim milk, divided
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside. in a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of cocoa and cornstarch. whisk 3/4 cup of milk into cocoa mixture until completely smooth.
• 2 in a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar, and salt. bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly. remove pan from heat.
• 3 whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture. bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. remove pan from heat.
• 4 gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into the egg whites. pour mixture back into pan. cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. do not boil. remove pan from heat.
• 5 add vanilla; blend well. pour pudding into serving dishes. cool to room temperature. cover and chill for 1 hour.