Dark Chocolate Pudding

This is a rich old fashioned treat! From the taste of home magazine. Enjoy! An english recipe brought over to the soutnern usa.

In a large saucepan , combine the sugar , cornstarch and salt.

Stir in milk until smooth.

Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.

Reduce heat.

Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

Remove from the heat.

Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks.

Return all to pan , stirring constantly.

Bring to a gentle boil.

Cook and stir 2 minutes longer.

Remove from the heat.

Gradually whisk in chocolate and vanilla until smooth.

Press plastic wrap onto surface of pudding.

Refrigerate.

Spoon into dessert dishes.

Garnish with whipped cream , grated chocolate and cookies.

Serve warm or cold.

Yield: 4-6 servings.

sugar, cornstarch, salt, milk, egg yolks, chocolate candy bars, vanilla extract, whipped cream, chocolate, pirouette cookies