Delicious Chocolate Pudding Dessert

Here is a recipe for chocolate pudding.  If you replace whole milk with skim milk fat will be reduced.  Use egg whites to reduce cholesterol and use lower-fat cocoa powder to replace chocolate. 

It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

Serves 4
2        egg whites
1/3     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, mint leaves, and unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish.

1-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.

2-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.

3-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.

4-Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into the egg whites.  Pour mixtureback into pan.  Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.  Do not boil.  Remove pan from heat.

5-Add vanilla; blend well.  Pour pudding into serving dishes.  Cool to room temperature.  Cover and chill for 1 hour.  Garnish with berries, mint leaves, and cocoa.

Per serving:  Calories 210 (11% from fat)--Carbs 43g--Protein 9g--Sodium 100mg--Fat 3g--Cholesterol 3mg

If you want to prevent a skin on top of the pudding place a wax paper directly on pudding surface.
Enjoy Your Pudding!!!!