Description
A quick and easy chocolate pudding that delivers pure chocolate comfort with a silky texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain.
- Gradually whisk in 1 cup of milk to form a thick paste, then add remaining milk until smooth.
- Place over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and just starting to bubble (8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla until glossy.
- Optional: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for extra silkiness.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours until set.
- Spoon into serving bowls and top as desired.
Notes
Use good-quality cocoa powder, and feel free to adjust sugar to taste after cooking. This pudding can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8.5g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg