Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together sugar, cornstarch and salt, If making chocolate pudding add the cocoa powder too. In another bowl beat egg and add 2/3 cup (160ml) milk and stir well. Gradually add milk mixture over the cornstarch mixture and whisk to dissolve well. Set aside while you heat the rest of the milk.

Step 2

In a medium sized sauce pan bring the rest of the milk (2 cups-480ml) to a boil.

Step 3

Remove from heat and gradually add the egg mixture over the hot milk whisking the whole time. Place it over medium heat and cook stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Only if needed you can strain it to be sure no lumps have formed.

Step 4

Repeat the step 2 with the chocolate pudding in case you make both.

Step 5

Pour the pudding into six serving dishes, place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding and chill for at least 2 or 3 hours or serve warm. You can serve with nuts or grated chocolate or fresh fruits.