Description
This homemade chocolate pudding is rich, creamy, and smooth, offering a deep chocolate flavor with a luscious texture. It’s an easy, comforting dessert that can be served warm or chilled. Perfect for chocolate lovers!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
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Whisk Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
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Add Milk and Heat:
- Gradually add the milk (and cream, if using), whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
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Cook Until Thickened:
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble (about 5-7 minutes).
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Add Chocolate and Vanilla:
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Cool and Serve:
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap (pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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Enjoy!
- Serve chilled with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.
Notes
- For dairy-free pudding, use almond or oat milk and dairy-free chocolate.
- You can use egg yolks for a richer pudding—temper them with hot milk before adding them to the mixture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg