Don't let the instant mixes at the grocery store fool you – making pudding at home is almost as quick, and way more delicious, than anything you find in a box in the aisles. Master this simple chocolate custard for an easy, go-to dessert any time you're in a pinch. Silky Chocolate Pudding Ingredients: 1 ½ oz. (6 Tbsp.) cocoa powder 1 oz. (3 Tbsp.) cornstarch ¼ tsp table salt 1 cup heavy cream 2 large egg yolks 2 cups whole milk ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Directions: Sift the cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt into a medium bowl. With a silicone spatula or whisk, slowly mix in the cream, eliminating any visible lumps as you go. The mixture will be quite thick. Mix in the egg yolks until combined. Set aside. Heat the milk and sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until the sugar dissolves. When bubbles form around the edge of the milk, remove the pan from heat. Whisk about half of the hot milk into the
