ingredients

• 25g/1oz cornflour
• 25g/1oz cocoa powder
• 600ml/1pt skimmed milk
• artificial sweetener granules or a little sugar

serves 4

• Blend the cornflour and cocoa with a little of the milk in a saucepan. Stir in the remaining milk. Bring to the boil and cook for 3 minutes, stirring until smooth and thick.
• Sweeten with artificial sweetener or sugar to taste. Serve immediately.