Chocolate Pudding
Creamy, rich, and made from scratch, this chocolate pudding is comfort in a bowl. Made with pantry staples like cocoa and cornstarch, it’s a nostalgic treat that’s as satisfying warm as it is chilled.
Ingredients
½ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup cornstarch
â…› teaspoon salt
2 ¾ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.Add the milk:
Gradually stir in the milk, ensuring there are no lumps. Place the saucepan over medium heat.Cook until thickened:
Stir constantly as the mixture heats up. Once it begins to boil, continue stirring until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon—this usually takes 8–10 minutes.Finish the pudding:
Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.Cool and serve:
Let the pudding cool slightly before serving warm, or refrigerate for at least 10–15 minutes to serve chilled.
- Pro Tip
For an extra velvety texture and to avoid any film forming on top while chilling, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding before placing it in the fridge. Want a twist? Stir in a handful of mini chocolate chips or a dash of espresso powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
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