Debi's Online Cookbook

Recipe Name Chocolate Pudding
Category Desserts
Servings 4
Total Time 10 minutes plus chill time (10 minutes cook time)
Origin
Ingredients
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 1/4 cup skim milk (divide)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • fresh strawberries, mint leaves, and unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Instructions
  • in small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside; in large bowl, combine 2/3 cup cocoa and cornstarch; which 1/4 cup of milk into cocoa mixture until completely smooth
  • in large heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar, and salt; mix well; bring to a boil over high heat; whisking constantly; remove pan from heat
  • whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixtures; bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 2 minutes; whisking constantly; remove pan from heat
  • gradually whisk 1 chip of hot cocoa mixture into the egg whites; pour mixture back into pan; cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes; whisking constantly; do no boil; remove from heat
  • add vanilla; blend well; pour pudding into serving dishes
  • cool to room temperature
  • cover and chill for 1 hour
  • garnish with berries, mint leaves, and cocoa