Easy Chocolate Pudding

Directions

Lightly beat egg with a fork in a medium bowl.

Whisk together 1½ cups milk, ⅓ cup sugar and salt in a medium saucepan, bring to a gentle boiling or simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Meanwhile, add the remaining ⅓ cup sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in another medium bowl, and whisk until well mixed.

Pour in the remaining ¾ cup milk, whisk until well mixed.

Whisk the simmering milk mixture into the cocoa mixture.

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.

Remove from heat.

Whisk about 1 cup of the hot cocoa mixture into the beaten egg.

Bring the egg mixture back to the pan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until steaming and thickened, 1 to 3 minutes. (Do not let boil.)

Whisk in vanilla.

Serve warm or chilled.