Dark Chocolate Pudding

Our Valentine's Day dessert this year came at C's request. He's a pudding man. Thanks to Parents magazine for this very easy pudding. 

You need:

3/4 c. sugar

3 tbsp. cornstarch

2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

3 c. half and half or whole milk (I used 1 1/2 cup of each)

1 tbsp. butter

2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 tsp. salt

8 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chips (I used 4 oz. each)

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cocoa powder. Add the milk or half and half and cook slowly over medium hear, stirring frequently until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Add the butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in the chocolate until melted. Ladle into bowls and chill for up for 24 hours.