Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Pudding

Fudgy Chocolate Pudding

1 cup plus 2 tbsp. self rising flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/3 cup plus 2 tsp. sugar
1/4 cup margarine
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup skim milk
2 cups hot water

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a 1 1/2 qt. round casserole with non-stick cooking spray.

Sift flour and 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. of the cocoa into a medium bowl; set aside.

In large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat 1/4 cup of the sugar and the margarine until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Fold into flour mixture alternately with milk; spoon into prepared casserole.

In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. cocoa and the remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar; sprinkle over the mixture in the casserole. Carefully pour hot water over the entire mixture.

Bake for 30-35 minutes.

To serve, spoon warm pudding into 6 individual serving dishes.

Yield: 6 servings
Source: Weight Watchers Magazine Light and Easy New Family Classics, 1993