Chocolate Pudding

1/2 C cocoa
1/4 C sugar
1/4 t salt

2   T corn starch
1/2-1 C cream (used coconut cream/milk)

2   C milk

6 oz chocolate
1 t  vanilla

Dry mix first 3. Separately whisk next 2 together. Boil milk. Add dry and cream mixtures to milk. Re-boil, whisk until it thickens. Add chocolate and vanilla. Divide into ramekins or bowls. Makes about 24 oz.

Vanilla Pudding
1/3 C sugar
1/4 t salt
2+ T  corn starch

1/2 C cream (used coconut cream/milk)

1 1/2 C milk
2       egg yolks
1 t     vanilla
2 T     butter

Dry mix first 3 in a 2qt sauce pan. Measure out milk + cream in a 2C measuring cup and then whisk into the pan. Heat pan over medium flame, whisking. Whisk the yolks in a separate bowl and whisk in some of the hot milk, then return bowl contents to the pan. Bring to a boil, whisking the whole time. Finally, take off the heat and stir in the vanilla and 2T of butter. Divide into 4 large ramekins or more small bowls.