CHOCOLATE CORNSTARCH PUDDING

Ingredients

• 1 quart Milk
• 1 1/2 cups Sugar
• 7 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Cold water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
• 1 cup Whipped cream (for serving) (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

Instructions

1. 1In a large saucepan, combine the milk and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
2. 2In a small bowl, dissolve the cocoa powder in a small amount of the boiling milk mixture to form a smooth paste. Add the cocoa paste to the boiling milk mixture.
3. 3In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the cold water.
4. 4Add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling chocolate milk mixture. Let it come to a boil again, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens.
5. 5Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a large mold. Let it cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator until cold.
6. 6Serve the chilled pudding with whipped cream.