Andrea’s Boys’ Chocolate Pudding
1 cup sugar¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Combine in a medium saucepan the sugar, salt and cornstarch. Whisk everything together to combine. Add the yolks and slowly add the milk.
On a medium flame heat up the milk mixture. Slowly add the chopped chocolate. Continue whisking, making sure to hit the sides of the pan. Do not leave your post! If you do, take the pan off the flame.
If you like, switch to a rubber spatula or wooden spoon at this point. Continue mixing until the pudding thickens, or coats the back of the spoon.
Remove from flame and toss in the butter, mix it in well. Transfer the pudding to a clean bowl. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent pudding skin from forming.
Cool in the fridge (although I do enjoy a nice warm pudding).
Makes about 6 servings
