DARK CHOCOLATE PUDDING SUNDAES

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Thick, surprisingly smooth pudding sundaes are a cute dessert that's quick to prepare and sure to disappear. -Julie Power, Chandler, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark baking cocoa or baking cocoa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups evaporated milk
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPINGS:
Whipped topping, chocolate syrup, slivered almonds and maraschino cherries

Steps:

In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg whites; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Transfer to individual dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, garnish with whipped topping, chocolate syrup, almonds and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.