Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding

This is a recipe that is so good, it is decadant. Read the recipe through all the way and have all ingredients measured and prepared to go. Top with french vanilla flavored or almond flavored whipped cream.

In a heavy-bottomed sauce pan, whisk together the following:

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 TBSP unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of nutmeg

Whisking constantly, gradually add

3 1/2 cups milk

Transfer to stovetop. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Let boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add:

Stir in 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate until melted, then add 1 tsp vanilla, stirring constantly all the while. Strain into bowl and cover with plastic wrap (let plastic touch pudding to prevent skin formation). Let cool to luke warm before refrigerating.