Indulgent Chocolate Delight: Grandma Oakley’s Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
5

Ingredients

  • 2(1 ounce) squaresbitter chocolate

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • ¾cupwhite sugar

  • cupcornstarch

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • 3cupsmilk, divided

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine chocolate and butter in the top of a saucepan placed over a pot of simmering water; simmer over medium heat until melted, about 5 minutes.

  2. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl; stir in about 1/4 cup milk. Add mixture to melted chocolate and blend thoroughly. Add remaining milk. Place saucepan over direct heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute more. Return the saucepan to the pot of boiling water, cover, and cook 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool in the refrigerator, about 3 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe5
Calories321
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
17%
Saturated Fat
8g
42%
Cholesterol
24mg
8%
Sodium
213mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
48g
17%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
37g
Protein
6g
13%
Vitamin C
0mg
0%
Calcium
185mg
14%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
316mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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