Microwave Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Lighter version:.
2. 2
   In a large microwave-safe container, mix cornstarch, sugar, and cocoa.
3. 3
   Use a whisk to blend mixture thoroughly.
4. 4
   Add milk, a little at a time and whisk together until smooth.
5. 5
   Put in microwave, cook on medium power for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Take out and whisk mixture smooth.
7. 7
   Place pudding back in microwave, cook another 4 minutes, then take out and whisk as before.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Put in dessert dishes, if desired, and chill.
10. 10
    Richer Dark Chocolate version:.
11. 11
    After you take the pudding out of the microwave the second time in Step 4, add the grated chocolate and whisk the mixture.
12. 12
    The chocolate should melt, but if it doesn't, cook for another minute or so on low heat.
13. 13
    The chocolate seems to thicken the pudding further and you will probably need to add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk to thin it.
14. 14
    Stir in vanilla.
15. 15
    Put in dessert dishes, if desired, and chill.
16. 16
    I think it tastes better slighly warm, however.