CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Directions

1. 1
   Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Remove from the heat.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of the milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl.
5. 5
   Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture a little at a time making sure not to scramble the eggs.
6. 6
   Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil.
7. 7
   Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
8. 8
   Just before serving pour the cream into a chilled bowl (best trick ever).
9. 9
   Whip the cream with a whisk or a hand held mixer, and continue beating until soft peaks form.
10. 10
    Take care not to over-beat the cream or it will be grainy.
11. 11
    Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream on top and sprinkle some Flake.