Chocolate Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 egg whites
2/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 1/2 c. skim milk, divided
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
fresh strawberries, mint leaves and cocoa for garnish

Preparation

In a small bowl, lightly beat egg whites and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cocoa and cornstarch.
Whisk 3/4 cup of milk into cocoa mixture.
In large, heavy saucepan, combine remaining milk, sugar and salt.
Mix well.
Bring to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly.
Remove pan from heat.
Whisk cocoa mixture into hot milk mixture; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk 1 cup of hot cocoa mixture into the egg whites. Pour mixture back into pan.
Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
Do not boil.
Remove pan from heat. Add vanilla; blend well.
Pour pudding into serving dishes; cool to room temperature.
Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Garnish with berries, mint leaves and cocoa.