Chocolate Velvet Pudding

From EatingWell: October 1998, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005) — Subscribe Now!

Although instant mixes and premade chocolate puddings abound in every supermarket, they just can't compare with homemade. This reduced-fat version is almost as quick as a mix and delivers a rich chocolate flavor.

4 servings, generous 1/2 cup each.

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low sodium | Healthy weight | High calcium | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/3 cup nonfat sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups low-fat milk
1 ounce bittersweet or semisweet (not unsweetened) chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

Whisk egg, condensed milk, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until thickened, 7 to 9 minutes.
Remove from the heat; add chocolate and vanilla, whisking until the chocolate melts. Transfer to a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Serve warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Per serving: 196 calories; 5 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono); 64 mg cholesterol; 30 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 2 g fiber; 183 mg sodium; 348 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (23% daily value).

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 other carbohydrate