Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons instant espresso powder or 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
2 1/2 cups skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
Directions:
In heavy medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and espresso powder, mix well.
Gradually add milk, beating with wire whisk until well blended.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wire whisk, until mixture comes to a boil.
Boil 1 minute, stir constantly.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
Cool slightly; pour into 6 individual dessert dishes.
Refrigerate until chilled.
Just before serving, garnish with sliced almonds, if desired.
Store in refrigerator.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 25 min.