Easy, Creamy Homemade Chocolate Pudding From Scratch
Make a rich, velvety chocolate pudding at home using simple pantry staples. This stovetop recipe is quick, easy, and beats any boxed mix for a classic comfort dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and cornstarch until fully combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens significantly and begins to bubble. This usually takes 5 to 8 minutes.
- Once bubbling, continue to cook and stir for 1 minute more to cook out the cornstarch flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is completely melted and incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving bowls or a single large dish.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until cold and set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
- If you want to try a different approach to meal planning, consider how simple recipes like this fit into your week.
- This pudding is excellent served with fresh whipped cream or a sprinkle of sea salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 30