Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: mix the eggs and 1/2 cup sugar over double boiler until light and airy. mix the rest ingredients except shortening in a sauce pan, whisk and heat shortly until cocoa powder has dissolved. poor cocoa mixure into egg mixture, keep double boiler on low flame. whisk occationally to keep mixture from sticking to the bottom. then add shortening and whisk it in, the chocolate mixture will reduce until thick and shiny, the consistency of a store bought pudding. pour into a bowl and place plastic wrap directly on the pudding to prevent skin forming, chill and serve. last at least 3-5 days in the refrigerator.

Target recipe: sift all dry ingredients together in a bowl and mix until combined. place mixture in a medium saucepan. stir in just enough milk to create a smooth paste. (i use a wire whisk). gradually mix in remaining milk. cook over medium heat and stir slowly and constantly until mixture thickens and starts to boil. let it boil another 30 seconds or so, gently stirring constantly. remove from the heat and gently stir in vanilla. pour pudding into 3 or 4 dessert dishes and chill until set, about 4 hours.