Chocolate Pudding Pops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Preparation

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, stirring with a whisk.
Cook for 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat.
Add vanilla extract, and cocoa, stirring until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and place the bowl in an ice-filled bowl.
Cover surface of pudding directly with plastic wrap, and cool completely.
Spoon chocolate mixture evenly into 6 (4 ounce) icepop molds.
Top with lids, and insert craft sticks.
Freeze 4 hours or until thoroughly frozen.