Description
A rich and creamy chocolate pudding that’s easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, still stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Pour into serving dishes and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker pudding, increase cornstarch by 1 tablespoon.
- Use dark cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg