Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of homemade chocolate pudding, a classic dessert that’s both quick and easy to prepare. This rich and creamy treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook the mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens and bubbles (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted.
- Transfer the pudding to serving dishes and let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Serve chilled with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding dark chocolate alongside cocoa powder.
To make it vegan, substitute whole milk with almond milk or coconut milk and replace butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg