Old Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a nonreactive saucepan, combine 2 cups milk and sugar.
2. 2
   Bring the liquid up to a boil to dissolve the sugar, reduce to a simmer.
3. 3
   Whisk in the chocolate pieces and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, whisk the yolks together.
5. 5
   Temper the yolks into the chocolate mixture.
6. 6
   In another small bowl, whisk the remaining milk and cornstarch together for a slurry.
7. 7
   Slowly add the slurry into hot chocolate mixture and mix thoroughly.
8. 8
   Bring the liquid up to a boil and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture is thick.
9. 9
   Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and butter.
10. 10
    Pour the pudding into a glass bowl.
11. 11
    Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a film from building.
12. 12
    Place the pudding in the refrigerator and cool the pudding completely.
13. 13
    Whisk the pudding until light and fluffy.
14. 14
    Pour the pudding into 4 wine glasses and place in the refrigerator.
15. 15
    Top each pudding with the whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.