Low Fat Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients:
- 2 Egg whites
- 2/3 c Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tb Cornstarch
- 2 1/4 c Milk, nonfat -- divided
- 1/2 c Granulated sugar
- 1/8 ts Salt
- 1 ts Vanilla extract
Instructions:
In a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside. In a large bowl,
combine cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk 3/4 cup of milk into cocoa
mixture until comletely smooth.
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.
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.
Gradually whisk 1 cup hot cocoa mixture into egg whites. Pour mixture
back into pan. Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, whisking
constantly. DO NOT BOIL! Remove from heat and add vanilla; blend
well. Pour into serving dishes. Cool to room temperature. Cover and
chill for 1 hour. Garnish with fresh strawberries, mint leaves and a
dusting of cocoa powder.
