Nonpareil Chocolate Pudding

Name: Nonpareil Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 large egg yolks; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon fine salt; 3/4 cup whipping cream

Submitted by Richard E.

"This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to make using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the pudding with M&M's or whipped topping, or you could even dip fresh strawberries!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 cups whole milk
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
¹⁄₃ cup natural cocoa powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fine salt
³⁄₄ cup whipping cream

directions

Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of the milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
Pour the pudding into 4 small cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight until set.
Just before serving pour the cream into a chilled bowl. Whip the cream with a whisk or a hand held mixer, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Take care not to over-beat the cream or it will be grainy. Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream on top.