posted by lynn102 02-12-103 6:14 AM
Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding
3 cups milk
3 squares (3 ounces) unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Combine unsweetened chocolate and 2 2/3 cups milk in a saucepan. Heat, stirring to melt the chocolate. Scald the milk.
Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt. Then stir in remaining 1/3 cup milk until smooth. Add to scalded milk and cook over low heat, or in top part of double boiler over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, or until cornstarch is completely cooked. Cool slightly, add vanilla, and pour into serving dish or dishes.
Makes 6 servings.