Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 egg, well beaten
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Method:
In 1-quart round casserole, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk, mixing well. Place dish on glass tray. Microwave at high (10) for 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, stirring twice. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Stir a small amount of hot pudding mixture quickly into beaten egg. Return egg mixture to pudding; blend well. Microwave at medium high (7) for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened and smooth. Add butter and vanilla; stir until butter is melted. Pour into serving dishes; serve warm or chilled. Vanilla Pudding Omit chocolate; prepare as directed above. Butterscotch Pudding Substitute 3/4 cup packed brown sugar for granulated sugar. Increase butter to 3 tablespoons.