Description

This homemade chocolate pudding recipe is a rich and creamy dessert made from scratch using simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly smooth and chocolaty, it combines cocoa powder and cornstarch to create a velvety texture that’s both satisfying and comforting. Ready in under an hour, it’s a classic treat that can be enjoyed on its own or topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened organic cocoa powder
1/4 cup organic cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

2 3/4 cups milk
2 tablespoons room temperature butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
Add Milk and Heat: Gradually stir in the milk over medium heat, ensuring the mixture is smooth. Continuously stir as the mixture heats to prevent sticking.
Cook Until Thickened: Bring the pudding mixture to a boil. Continue cooking and stirring constantly until the pudding thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, about 15-20 minutes.
Incorporate Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the room temperature butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and the pudding is smooth.
Cool and Chill: Let the pudding cool slightly at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to serving dishes, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal texture and flavor.

Notes

For a silkier texture, strain the pudding through a fine mesh sieve before chilling.
Use whole milk for creamier pudding; low-fat milk can be used for a lighter version.
Ensure constant stirring during cooking to avoid lumps and prevent burning.
Store leftover pudding covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 23g
Sodium: 105mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 15mg