Rich Chocolate Pudding

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Recipe

• 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.