Chocolate Pudding #2
INGREDIENTS:
2 Egg whites
2/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tb Cornstarch
2 1/4 c Skim milk; divided
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/8 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries; mint
-leaves; and unsweetened
-cocoa powder for garnish
2 Egg whites
2/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tb Cornstarch
2 1/4 c Skim milk; divided
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/8 ts Salt
1 ts Vanilla extract
Fresh strawberries; mint
-leaves; and unsweetened
-cocoa powder for garnish
1. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside. In a large bowl, combine 2/3 cup of cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk 3/4 cup of milk into cocoa mixture until completely smooth.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat.
3. Whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat.
4. Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into the egg whites. Pour mixture back into pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Do not boil. Remove pan from heat.
5. Add vanilla; blend well. Pour pudding into serving dishes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Garnish with berries, mint leaves, and cocoa. VARIATION: Try adding a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the cocoa mixture in Step 2.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar, and salt. Mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat.
3. Whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove pan from heat.
4. Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into the egg whites. Pour mixture back into pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Do not boil. Remove pan from heat.
5. Add vanilla; blend well. Pour pudding into serving dishes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill for 1 hour. Garnish with berries, mint leaves, and cocoa. VARIATION: Try adding a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the cocoa mixture in Step 2.