Creamy Old-Fashioned Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Make this rich, velvety chocolate pudding from scratch. This stovetop pudding uses simple pantry staples for a comforting dessert that beats any boxed mix.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and cornstarch until combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. This usually takes 8 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Scoop about 1/2 cup of the hot pudding mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
- Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan, whisking continuously. Continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the pudding is very thick. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving bowls or a single larger 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 completely cold and set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark or Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- If you prefer a thinner pudding, reduce the cornstarch to 3 tablespoons.
- This recipe is a great base for a quick no bake dessert; serve with whipped cream or fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 75