Chocolate Mint Pudding

First of all, let me just say that this stuff is amazing. The recipe say it yields 6 servings, but I would say it's more like 4 generous servings.

3 cups fat-free milk (I used 1%)
1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup sugar (you might be able to get away with just 1/2 cup, but I'm not sure)
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 T unsweetened cocoa
1/8 t salt
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 t vanilla extract
2 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped

*heat milk over medium-high heat in a small, heavy saucepan to 180 degrees or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil)
*remove from heat, add mint. Let stand for 15 minutes; strain milk mixture through a sieve into a bowl, reserving. Discard solids.
*return milk to pan; stir in sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Return pan to medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a whisk until mixture thickens
*Place egg yolks in bowl; gradually add half of hot mixture, stirring constantly with whisk.
*add egg mixture to pan; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thick.
*remove from heat; add vanilla and chopped chocolate, stir until chocolate melts.
*pour into serving bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap.
*Chill (but it tastes pretty darn good hot too)
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