Chocolate Pudding

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:

3/4	c	Sugar
5	tb	Unsweetened Dutch
		Process cocoa powder
3	tb	Cornstarch
1	pn	Salt
2	c	Milk; divided
7	oz	Top-quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2	c	Heavy cream
2	ts	Pure vanilla extract
1/2	c	Toasted sliced almonds