Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 cups milk
• 6 ounces good quality dark, sweet chocolate, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
• Cigarette cookies to garnish

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Instructions

1. In a saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks and whisk the mixture until combined. Whisk in the milk, bring the liquid to a boil over moderate heat. Continue to simmer and whisk until thickened-about 1 minute. Pour the mixture into a bowl and whisk in the melted chocolate and vanilla. Divide the pudding among 4 stemmed glasses and garnish with the whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Serve garnished or accompanied by cookies.