Rich Chocolate Pudding
Cocoa powder and unsweetened chocolate pair up in this chocolate dessert with a hint of cinnamon for a tasty flavor accent.
Ingredients
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3 cups milk
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3/4 cup sugar
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3 tablespoons cornstarch
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 egg yolks
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Pirouette cookies, for garnish
Directions
1.
Stir together 2-3/4 cups of the milk and 1/2 cup of the sugar in a large saucepan. Heat until steaming. Remove from heat; set aside.
2.
Once milk is warmed, whisk together remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the cornstarch, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium-size bowl. Whisk in egg yolks and remaining 1/4 cup milk. Stir in a little of the hot milk mixture. Stir egg mixture into saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, over medium-low to medium heat until thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped chocolate, butter and vanilla until smooth.
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Divide among six dishes, 2/3 cup in each. Cool 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Garnish with cookie, if desired.
Nutrition information
Calories 347, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 167 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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