Chocolate Cream Layered Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup whipped cream or heavy cream (whipped)
• Chocolate cookies or biscuits, crushed (optional)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, whisk milk, cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until smooth.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
3. Remove from heat; add chocolate and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
4. In glasses, layer pudding, whipped cream, and crushed cookies if using.
5. Repeat layers. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.