Easy Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly beat egg with a fork in a medium bowl.
2. 2
   Whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk, 13 cup sugar and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a gentle boiling or simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, add the remaining 13 cup sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in another medium bowl, and whisk until well mixed.
4. 4
   Pour in the remaining 3/4 cup milk, whisk until well mixed.
5. 5
   Whisk the simmering milk mixture into the cocoa mixture.
6. 6
   Pour the mixture back into the pan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking frequently, until thickened and glossy, 2 to 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Whisk about 1 cup of the hot cocoa mixture into the beaten egg.
9. 9
   Bring the egg mixture back to the pan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until steaming and thickened, 1 to 3 minutes.
10. 10
    (Do not let boil.)
11. 11
    Whisk in vanilla.
12. 12
    Serve warm or chilled.