Chocolate Pudding

Great for late nights, warm. Also great served over cinnamon french toast.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.