Cocoa powder and chocolate chips give this luscious pudding a double-dose of chocolate flavor.

Makes 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips (1 ounce)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Whisk milk, brown sugar, egg, cocoa and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until the chips have melted. Transfer the pudding to a bowl and cover with wax paper to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until you are ready to serve it.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 229 calories; 4 g fat (2 g sat, 1 g mono); 56 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrate; 9 g protein; 2 g fiber; 117 mg sodium; 388 mg potassium.


Nutrition bonus: Calcium (25% daily value).

3 Carbohydrate Servings

So delicious - a perfect chocolate fix!

Jennifer, Ithaca, NY

This is a great recipe. Easy to make and gives an excellent, rich, creamy, chocolatey result. It is more chocolatey than sweet; very decadent!

Valerie, Sugar Land, TX