Chocolate Pudding (Printable)
Enjoy a rich, creamy, and velvety chocolate dessert. Delightful served chilled or warm for a comforting and satisfying treat.
# What You Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 2 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Dry Ingredients
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Flavorings
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 3 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan until evenly blended.
02 - Gradually whisk in the milk and cream, stirring continuously until smooth and no lumps remain.
03 - Place saucepan over medium heat. Cook while whisking constantly until mixture thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 5–7 minutes.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Add chopped chocolate and butter, whisking until completely melted and incorporated.
05 - Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract until fully combined.
06 - Pour pudding into individual serving dishes. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of each to prevent skin formation.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 45 minutes for chilled pudding, or serve immediately if warm texture is preferred.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's surprisingly quick to whip up, yet tastes like it took hours of effort.
- The velvety texture and rich chocolate flavor are pure bliss, whether you enjoy it warm or chilled.
02 -
- Whisking constantly when heating the pudding is non-negotiable; otherwise, you'll end up with lumps or a scorched bottom.
- Pressing plastic wrap directly onto the pudding's surface is the absolute best way to avoid that annoying, chewy skin.
03 -
- Always use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching; it distributes heat much more evenly.
- For the deepest flavor, opt for a high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder and good chocolate; it truly elevates the end result.