Updated Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

• ½ cup cocoa
• ⅔ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 3 cups milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• Heavy cream or whipped cream

6 to 8 servings

Preparation

1. Mix cocoa, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and instant coffee together in a heavy saucepan. Gradually whisk in the milk.
2. Place over medium heat and cook slowly, whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens; add the vanilla.
3. Transfer to a serving dish or individual goblets or bowls and cover by placing plastic wrap directly on the surface. Allow to cool until just warm or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with heavy cream or whipped cream.