Rich Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
• 1 large egg
• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, espresso powder (if using), cinnamon, salt, and 1/2 cup of the milk in medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Pour remaining milk into sugar mixture while whisking. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat egg lightly in small bowl. Pour in 1 cup of the hot milk mixture while whisking. Pour egg mixture back into pan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove pan from heat. Add chocolate. Whisk until mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into 4 serving dishes. Chill 2 hours or overnight, covered.