Creamy Chocolate Pudding for Two

No leftovers here, just right for the two of you. Creamy chocolate pudding with whipped cream and pecans.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  cocoa
• 1  dash salt
• 1  cup milk
• 1  egg yolk, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  whipped cream (optional)
•  chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan; stir in milk and egg YOLK. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil; cook 1 additional minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
2. Pour into 2 individual serving dishes. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipped cream and pecans, if desired. Yield: 2 servings.
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