Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

　　1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

　　5 tablespoons sugar

　　2 pinches of salt

　　2 cups half-and-half or 1 cup whole milk plus 1 cup heavy cream

　　1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

　　

Step 1

Whisk together the cocoa, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and about 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until the cocoa and sugar are dissolved. Whisk in the rest of the half-and-half.

　　

Step 2

Bring it just to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat and slowly simmer it 1 minute.

　　

Step 3

Stir in the vanilla and serve.