Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade Chocolate Pudding. This classic dessert is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet cravings with its velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook the Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
- Temper and Thicken: Whisk egg yolks in a bowl, gradually add some hot mixture, then return to saucepan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Finish the Pudding: Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla until smooth. Pour into serving dishes, cover, and chill for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- For extra richness, top with whipped cream or shaved chocolate.
- To make dairy-free, substitute whole milk with almond or oat milk and butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg