Description
This homemade chocolate pudding is a deliciously rich and creamy dessert that brings comfort and nostalgia to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and begins to boil.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes and let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, use dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
- Make sure to stir constantly to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg