Tasty Homemade Chocolate Pudding

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Forget everything you know about the chocolate pudding from a box! Homemade Chocolate Pudding is a dessert so rich, velvety, and deeply satisfying that it will forever change your standards. This isn't the thin, watery version of your childhood lunchbox; this is a luxurious, silky smooth pudding that tastes like pure, decadent comfort in a bowl.
Crafted with just a handful of simple pantry staples like rich cocoa powder, a touch of sugar, and creamy milk, this recipe elevates a humble classic into something truly extraordinary. It's the kind of dessert that tastes like real chocolate, with a perfectly balanced sweetness and a texture so smooth it melts on your tongue. Whether you prefer it served warm for a cozy treat or chilled until firm for a refreshing spoonful, homemade chocolate pudding is a timeless joy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 232
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ Cup Sugar
  • ⅓ Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • 2 ½ Cup Milk
  • ½ Tsp Vanilla
  • 20 G Unsalted Butter

Equipment

  • 1 Pot

Instructions
 

Combine Dry Ingredients:
  1. In a medium saucepan, sift or whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. This is a crucial step to ensure there are no lumps in the finished pudding.
Whisk in the Milk:
  1. Gradually pour the milk into the saucepan while whisking continuously. Keep whisking until the mixture is completely smooth and there are no dry pockets or lumps remaining.
Cook the Pudding:
  1. Transfer the saucepan to medium heat.
  2. Stir Constantly: Using a whisk or a rubber spatula, stir the mixture continuously and scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent scorching.
  3. Thicken and Boil: Continue to cook until the mixture thickens significantly and comes to a gentle boil. Once it starts boiling, continue to whisk and let it boil for one full minute to ensure the cornstarch is fully cooked and activated. This prevents a starchy taste.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Add Finishing Touches:
  1. Add the butter and vanilla extract to the hot pudding.
  2. Whisk until the butter has completely melted and the mixture is silky smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 372IUCalcium: 198mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

To prevent a thick layer from forming on top, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding, ensuring no air is trapped underneath.

Serving suggestions: 

  • Serve Warm (Optional): You can pour the pudding into small cups and serve it warm for an immediate cozy treat.
  • Serve Chilled: For a chilled, firm pudding, pour the mixture into small cups or a food storage container.
 

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