Categories: Desserts

Ingredients

• 3 cups fat-free milk
• 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 ounce)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• Mint sprigs

Directions

1. Heat milk over medium-high heat in a small, heavy saucepan to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil). Remove from heat; add mint. Let stand 15 minutes; strain milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl, reserving milk. Discard solids. Return milk to pan; stir in sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Return pan to medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk until mixture thickens.

2. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl; gradually add half of hot milk mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add egg mixture to pan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thick. Remove from heat; add vanilla and chocolate, stirring until chocolate melts. Pour pudding into a bowl; cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap. Chill. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

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