This is definitely a little more sweet than using a recipe calling for cocoa powder. My kids like the chocolate flavor a bit more with the chocolate chips instead of unsweet chocolate. I like the recipe because it makes a very thick pudding. Thick enough for pie. This is so much better tasting than the box mix pudding and really not that much harder to make.
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups whole milk
4 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons butter
Place sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk into a saucepan and mix thoroughly. Cook over medium heat. Stir constantly. Just after boiling, the pudding will thicken and turn a yellow color. Remove from heat. Add in chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla. Pour into cups or pie crust. Cool at least 3-4 hours. Enjoy!
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