Hot Cocoa Pudding

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• Pinch salt
• 3 cups low-fat milk
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Topping:
• 1 cup heavy cream or prepared whipped cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1. Prep time: 20 Minutes
2. Chilling time: 2 to 24 Hours
3. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil, whisking frequently, over moderate heat until thickened, about 8 minutes.
4. Place cocoa powder in a mug and pour a ladleful of the hot milk over it, stirring well until the mixture is smooth. Add it back to the milk in the saucepan, whisking to create a smooth sauce.
5. In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks well. Gradually stir 1 cup of the thickened cocoa-milk mixture into the eggs and then pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring constantly, then lower the heat and simmer for 1 to 3 minutes until it's thickened.
6. Remove saucepan from heat and whisk in the vanilla. Pour the pudding into a large serving bowl or 6 small cups or ramekins. Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight.
7. For topping: Whip heavy cream until peaks form. Sift sugar and cocoa over cream and beat mixture until firm. To serve, spoon cocoa cream over pudding.
8. How kids can help: Sift sugar and cocoa over cream.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hot-cocoa-pudding-0 (may not work)