Homemade Chocolate Pudding

 

Ingredients:

1 ⅓ cup sugar
⅔ cup cocoa
⅓ cup cornstarch
pinch salt
4 ½ cups whole milk
3-4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla

Method:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well. Add in cold milk, whisk until combined. 
2. Increase heat to medium, stirring constantly until mixture reaches a boil.
3. Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
4. Allow mixture to cool completely, stirring occasionally to avoid a skin forming on the pudding. 
5. Serve chilled or warm.

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