Chocolate Pudding With Egg Whites

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 ½ squares Baker's Chocolate
• Pinch of salt
• 2 level tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 6 level tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 5 egg whites

Method

1. 1 Combine milk, chocolate, and salt in a double boiler; stir until chocolate melts.
2. 2 Mix cornstarch with a small amount of cold milk, then stir into the hot milk mixture.
3. 3 Cook for 12 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth.
4. 4 Whisk egg yolks and sugar, then slowly pour the hot mixture over them.
5. 5 Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring, then cool completely.
6. 6 Stir in vanilla, then gently fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
7. 7 Serve in a glass dish with ladyfingers.