Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding recipe is a classic quick and easy comfort dessert from your childhood. Serve warm or chilled. It's heavenly!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups cold whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons 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.
Notes
For recipe tips, variations, and storage, please refer to the full article.
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