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Chocolate Pudding Recipe
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Toss out the snack packs and make this homemade chocolate pudding recipe! This egg-free, richly chocolatey treat is so easy and tastes remarkably better than the store-bought version.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 339
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons natural cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 4 oz dark chocolate bar (60%), chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Homemade Whipped Cream for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • medium saucepan for cooking pudding base
  • whisk to stir continuously
  • fine mesh sieve optional, for straining pudding
  • heatproof bowl for cooling pudding
  • plastic wrap to cover pudding surface

Method
 

  1. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt together in a medium saucepan.
  2. Gradually whisk in milk and place saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking frequently.
  3. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then bring to a gentle boil for 60 seconds.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Optional: strain pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove lumps.
  6. Cover surface with plastic wrap pressed against the pudding to prevent skin from forming. Chill at least 4 hours.
  7. Serve with homemade whipped cream, if desired.

Notes

For best results, allow the pudding to chill fully for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with fresh homemade whipped cream for a classic finish.