Rich Chocolate Pudding

• 12 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 14 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 cup sugar
• 13 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1. Mix the eggs and 1/2 cup sugar over double boiler until light and airy.
2. Mix the rest ingredients except shortening in a sauce pan, whisk and heat shortly until cocoa powder has dissolved.
3. Poor cocoa mixure into egg mixture, keep double boiler on low flame.
4. Whisk occationally to keep mixture from sticking to the bottom.
5. Then add shortening and whisk it in, the chocolate mixture will reduce until thick and shiny, the consistency of a store bought pudding.
6. Pour into a bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the pudding to prevent skin forming, chill and serve.
7. Last at least 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

sugar, eggs, shortening, vanilla, coffee, water, milk, cornstarch, salt, sugar, cocoa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rich-chocolate-pudding-416554 (may not work)