Chocolate Pudding

This is a very nice recipe. It is really easy to make and has a nice chocolate flavor. I would say it is a little healthy too since it has antioxidant rich cocoa powder, calcium and 'little' sugar.

Chocolate Pudding

2 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons water or coffee
1/4 teaspoon espresso powder, optional
1 cup milk, low fat works great, divided
1 ounce dark chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract

Combine sugar, cocoa, salt and water or coffee in a saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Lower the heat and stir in 3/4 cup of milk and chocolate. Combine the rest of the milk and cornstarch and stir until smooth. Pour into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 seconds and off the heat add the vanilla.

Pour into cups and press a piece of plastic wrap on the surface of the pudding to prevent skin from forming. Chill for at least two hours.

Once the pudding has chilled top it with chocolate curls or whip cream.