Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding recipe is a classic quick and easy comfort dessert from your childhood. Serve warm or chilled. It's heavenly!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 cups cold whole milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt until combined.
- Gradually add milk, whisking until no lumps remain.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
- Allow mixture to cool completely, stirring occasionally to avoid a skin forming.
- Pour (or spoon) into individual serving glasses. (Pudding will continue to thicken as it cools, so be patient.)
- Enjoy warm or chill until ready to serve.
- Top with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg