Ingredients

40g Dutch-processed cocoa

.8 oz/22g cornstarch

2g salt

17 oz/482 ml milk divided

8oz/227g semisweet chocolate

17 oz heavy cream

7 oz/ 200 g granulated sugar

.14 oz/ 4 g vanilla extract

Preparation

In a large bowl, sift together cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Add 4oz (112 ml) milk to make a paste. Melt chocolate.

In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, remaining milk (13 oz), and sugar. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to low; whisk in cocoa paste and continuing to whisk, bring to a boil. Remove from heat

Pour mixture through a strainer into melted chocolate. Add vanilla and stir until smooth. Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate.