Velvety Smooth, Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding From Scratch
Make rich, creamy chocolate pudding on the stovetop without any box mixes. This simple recipe delivers a velvety smooth texture perfect for a quick, indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Gradually whisk in the whole milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens significantly and begins to bubble. This takes about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Once boiling, continue to cook and whisk for 1 minute to cook out the cornstarch taste.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a single bowl.
- 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 an extra rich chocolate dessert, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with 2 ounces of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate, added after removing the mixture from the heat.
- If you prefer a thicker pudding, increase the cornstarch to 3 tablespoons.
- Serve this silky smooth dessert topped with fresh whipped cream or berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45