Grandma's Chocolate Pudding

My grandmother wrote this recipe card out especially for my father so that he could make this pudding even when she was not visiting. I follow the recipe, but cut the sugar in half.

2 c milk

1.5 ozs unsweetened chocolate

2 eggs (for a super-silky pudding, use 4 egg yolks)

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1/2 c sugar

1 tsp vanilla 

Warm milk and chocolate over medium heat in a pot at least triple its volume until chocolate is melted. Stir regularly to avoid scorching. 

While milk is heating, combine sugar and cornstarch; whisk well to combine (this is what ensures no lumps). Then add eggs. When you put them in the bowl, it won't look like it will come together, but it will: just keep whisking!

Whisk some hot milk into the mixture to lighten it, then pour the lightened mixture into the pot, whisking furiously.

Finished product.

Family tradition: eat warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!