Dark Chocolate Pudding

Just because I am trying to cook and eat healthier lately doesn't mean I don't still want my chocolate. This quick, simple and low-calorie chocolate pudding recipe in Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites caught my eye as it looked like the perfect snack or dessert.

Moosewood says:  "Most of the fat has been removed, but everything else you want in a chocolate pudding is still here.  It's thick, creamy, and satisfying--a comfort food."

Dark Chocolate Pudding

Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites

Serves 4

3 Tbsp cornstarch

3 Tbsp sugar

2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

2 cups skim milk

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

In a saucepan, thoroughly combine the cornstarch, sugar and cocoa.  Add the milk and stir until very smooth. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding comes to a boil. Then lower the heat and gently simmer, stirring continuously, for 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in the vanilla, pour the hot pudding into a decorative serving bowl or individual custard cups, and serve warm or chill for about 2 hours, until cold and set.

Per 4.5 oz serving: 109 cal, 4.4g protein, .8g fat, 21.8g carbs, 59mg sodium

Notes/Results:  This is an easy recipe with just a bit of stirring required. It is chocolaty and smooth and tastes great.  It isn't quite as creamy as a pudding with egg and heavy cream but the trade-off in lower calories is worth it. (Only 109 calories for 4.5 oz). I served the pudding with some thawed frozen berries on top which was a nice compliment to the dark chocolate. I would make it again.

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