Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 10 mins + chilling | Yield: 5 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup dark baking cocoa or baking cocoa

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/8 tsp salt

2 1/4 cups evaporated milk

2 egg whites, beaten

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings:

whipped cream topping, chocolate syrup, slivered almonds and maraschino cherries

Instructions:

  1. In a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly.
  2. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg whites; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer to individual dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream topping, chocolate syrup, almonds and cherries.