For the filling:

For the filling:

Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened Dutch procedure cocoa, + 1ˆ’3/4 teaspoons
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3/4 cup sugar, + 3ˆ’1/2 teaspoons
- 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon chilly water
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions:
1. Prepare all ingredients and equipment before starting.
2. Build the dish in stages over medium heat, stirring as needed.
3. Adapted method: Cook until done and season to taste.
4. Finish, taste, and serve.