Warm Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Shavings

• 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces good quality dark, sweet chocolate, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• Cigarette cookies to garnish

1. In a saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks and whisk the mixture until combined.
2. Whisk in the milk, bring the liquid to a boil over moderate heat.
3. Continue to simmer and whisk until thickened-about 1 minute.
4. Pour the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the melted chocolate and vanilla.
5. Divide the pudding among 4 stemmed glasses and garnish with the whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
6. Serve garnished or accompanied by cookies.

sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, milk, sweet chocolate, vanilla, cream, chocolate shavings

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/warm-chocolate-pudding-with-whipped-cream-and-chocolate-shavings-recipe.html (may not work)