Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
5 tablespoons sugar
2 pinches of salt
2 cups half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Whisk together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and about 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the half-and-half.
Step 2
Bring it just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in the vanilla and serve.
