Recipe of the Week: Homemade Chocolate Pudding

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2 egg whites

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2-1/4 cups skim milk, divided

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fresh strawberries for garnish (optional)

Directions:

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.

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.

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.

Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into the egg  whites. 

Pour mixture back into pan.  Cook over medium-law heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.  Do not boil.

Remove pan from heat. 

Add vanilla, blend well.  Pour pudding into serving dishes.

Cool at room temperature then cover and chill for 1 hour.

Garnish with strawberries if desired.

Marty Williams, our resident chef, Thousand Oaks

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