Simple Chocolate Pudding

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• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup *cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 cups milk (I use lactose free 2%)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

*or use egg yolks: 2 egg yolk is equivalent to 1 tablespoon of cornstarch

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1. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, egg yolk, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Turn the heat onto medium. Whisk in the milk, a little at a time, until it is well incorporated; cook, stirring often, until the mixture reaches a boil; remove from heat.
3. Stir in vanilla.
4. Stir in butter.
5. Serve warm or allow to cool.
6. Refrigerate to cool completely.