Microwave Chocolate Pudding

• ⅓ cup (80 g) white granulated sugar or sugar substitute
• ¼ cup (60 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 2 cups (480 ml) milk or soy milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or imitation vanilla

Ingredients for 4 servings (655 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   In a 1-qt microwave-safe bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.

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2. 2

   Add the cold milk and mix well with a small wire whisk or an electric mixer until all the cocoa lumps have dissolved.

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   Microwave in the bowl, on high (100%) power, for 3 minutes. Stir well.

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4. 4

   Microwave, again on high power, for an additional 4–6 minutes, stirring after each minute of cooking.

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5. 5

   Remove the bowl from the microwave oven and stir in the vanilla.

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6. 6

   Pour the result into 4 small custard cups and chill before serving.