1/2 cup white sugar pinch of salt 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 T cornstarch 2 cups milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 T butter In a microwave safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, cocoa powder and cornstarch. Whisk in milk a little at a time until the mixture doesn't have any dry lumps. Place in the microwave, and cook for 3 minutes on high. Stir, then cook at 1 minute intervals, stirring between cooking times for about 2 minutes depending on your microwave, or until shiny and thick. Stir in the vanilla and butter. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator. Serve cold. |
