Title: Chocolate Pudding #1
Categories: Dessert
Yield: 4 Servings

2 Egg whites
2/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tb Cornstarch
2 1/4 c Skim milk; divided
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/8 ts Salt
1 ts 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
mixture back 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. VARIATION: Try adding a 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the
cocoa mixture in Step 2.

FROM "HEALTHY MEALS IN MINUTES"

From a collection of my mother's (Judy Hosey) recipe box which contained
lots of her favorite recipes, clippings, etc. Downloaded from Glen's MM
Recipe Archive, http://www.erols.com/hosey.