2 ¼ C fat free half and half

½ C sugar

Pinch of salt

2 T cornstarch

3 T unsweetened cocoa powder

½ C egg beaters

5 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped

2 T butter

1 t vanilla

Combine 2 C milk, pinch of salt, and ¼ C sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.  Stir to dissolve sugar.  Remove from heat.  In a bowl, whisk the cornstarch, cocoa, and remaining sugar.  Add ¼ C milk to that mix, stir until smooth,  Add to it about a cup of the hot milk.  Stir until smooth and then add the whole mixture into the saucepan.  Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook until thickened.  Add a small amount of hot pudding to the ½ C of egg beaters, stir well, add back into the saucepan.  Cook over medium heat, bring to a boil, stir constantly for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat, stir in butter and chocolate, and vanilla.  Stir until smooth.  Pour into serving bowls.  Cover with saran and chill until serving.

This recipe is brought to you from the kitchen of the Latigo Dude Ranch.