Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Have ready a 3-cup bowl or mold or four 5- to 6-ounce cups or ramekins. Whisk together in a medium heavy saucepan: ½ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ teaspoon salt

2. Step 2.

   Whisk in gradually: 2 cups whole milk

3. Step 3.

   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer, and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in: 2 ounces unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1 teaspoon vanilla

4. Step 4.

   Stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Finish and store as for Vanilla Pudding.