Description
This classic Chocolate Pudding recipe offers a smooth, rich, and creamy dessert that’s easy to make with basic pantry ingredients. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and chocolaty flavor, it’s a comforting treat that can be enjoyed chilled and topped with homemade whipped cream for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Corn Starch
- 1 1/3 cup Sugar
- 2/3 cup Cocoa powder
- 4 1/2 cups Milk
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Topping
- Homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Milk: In a saucepan, add sugar, corn starch, and cocoa powder. Pour in the milk and whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are combined into a smooth mixture.
- Cook and Thicken: Place the saucepan over medium heat and continuously whisk the mixture. Allow it to come to a gentle boil and cook for about 1 minute until the pudding thickens significantly.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is completely melted and incorporated into the pudding.
- Cool the Pudding: Allow the pudding to cool to room temperature, stirring every ten minutes to prevent a skin from forming on top.
- Chill Before Serving: Place the pudding in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set and achieve a creamy texture. Serve cold, optionally topped with homemade whipped cream.
Notes
- Stirring during cooling is important to prevent a skin from forming on the pudding surface.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Homemade whipped cream is optional but adds richness and a beautiful presentation.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
- If pudding is too thick after cooling, stir in a splash of milk to loosen it before serving.
