1 c  Sugar
3 tb Tapioca
1/8 ts Salt
3 2/3 c  Milk
1    Egg
2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate
2    To 3 Tsp.
(optional)
1 ts Vanilla
Instant Coffee --

Combine sugar, tapioca and salt in saucepan; stir in milk and beaten egg.
Let stand 5 minutes. Add chocolate and instant coffee. Cook and stir over
medium heat until mixture comes to a full boil and chocolate is well
blended, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool for
20 minutes, stir. Chill.

Makes about 8 servings.