Double Chocolate Pudding

Serves 6 (or 2, depending on how much you like chocolate)

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 pinch salt

3 cups milk

2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped (approx 1/2 cup…you can always add more if you want it super chocolatey, like I did)

2 tsp pure vanilla extract

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring, over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat, and stir in the chocolate and vanilla until smooth. Serve warm or chilled.

I also chopped up some more chocolate and put it on top. You know, because this recipe needs more chocolate.

I experimented a little bit and added some coconut extract too. It was okay, kind of like an almond joy without the almonds; however, Tim likes it with vanilla best. Experiment though and see what you like!

Compliments of the Food Network Magazine :)