Velvety Fudge Pudding

Velvety Fudge Pudding

From Cooking Light

Serves 4

1 C 1% low-fat milk, divided
1 C fat-free half-and-half
1/3 C sugar
2/3 C semisweet chocolate chips
3 T cornstarch
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 1/2 t vanilla extract
chocolate shavings

Combine 1/2 C milk, half-and-half, and 1/3 C sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or just until mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat, and add chocolate chips. Let stand for 5 minutes; stir until smooth.

Place chocolate mixture over low heat; return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Combine remaining 1/2 C milk, cornstarch, egg, and egg white in a medium bow; stir with a whisk. Gradually add 1 C hot chocolate mixture to cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return the mixture to pan. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat 4 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vanilla. Serve warm, or cover and chill. Garnish with chocolate shavings before servings.