Description
This classic homemade Chocolate Pudding is creamy, rich, and deeply chocolatey. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a quick and easy stovetop dessert that yields smooth, luscious pudding with a velvety texture. Perfect served chilled with optional toppings like whipped cream or chocolate shavings, it’s a nostalgic favorite for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Add Milk: Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth with no lumps, ensuring an even texture.
- Cook Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously whisk to prevent lumps or scorching as the pudding thickens. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until it bubbles and thickens.
- Finish Cooking: After bubbling, continue cooking and whisking for an additional 1 minute to fully thicken the pudding to a creamy consistency.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until melted and the pudding is smooth and glossy.
- Chill Pudding: Pour the pudding into individual serving bowls and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled and set before serving.
Notes
- For a richer, creamier pudding, substitute 1/2 cup of the whole milk with heavy cream.
- Top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings for added indulgence before serving.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly on the pudding surface prevents an unappetizing skin from forming during chilling.
- Whisk constantly while cooking to prevent lumps and ensure smooth texture.
