Description
This silky, homemade chocolate pudding is rich, creamy, and packed with deep cocoa flavor. Perfect for a nostalgic dessert or a make-ahead treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 and 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt.
- Slowly add the milk while whisking constantly until smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking as the mixture thickens.
- Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, continuing to stir.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
- Strain through a mesh sieve if desired and pour into a bowl.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and chill for 2 hours or serve warm.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer texture.
- For extra silkiness, strain the pudding before chilling.
- Chill with plastic wrap touching the surface to avoid skin forming.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder for flavor twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chocolate pudding, homemade pudding, easy dessert, creamy chocolate dessert, stovetop pudding