Step 1

Stir together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan.

Step 2

Add the vanilla to the milk then slowly add the milk to the chocolate mixture while continually whisking.

Step 3

Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture starts to boil; boil and stir for 1 minute.

Step 4

Remove from the heat, stir in butter.

Step 5

Pour into individual dessert dishes.

Step 6

To avoid skin from forming on top, press saran wrap directly onto the surface; serve warm or refrigerator for 2 hours prior to serving cold.

Step 7

Serve plain or with whipped cream. Enjoy.