Description
Make the BEST creamy and easy homemade chocolate pudding from scratch. This recipe delivers a rich, decadent dessert that tastes far better than any box mix.
Ingredients
- Milk
- Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
- Egg Yolks
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients (sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt) in a saucepan.
- Gradually whisk in milk until smooth.
- Heat mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens significantly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking in about half a cup of the hot pudding mixture.
- Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan with the remaining pudding.
- Cook for one minute more, stirring constantly, ensuring it boils lightly to activate the cornstarch fully.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes.
- Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor.
- Stir constantly while cooking to prevent scorching on the bottom.
- If you prefer a richer pudding, you can substitute a portion of the milk with heavy cream.
- This recipe focuses on simplicity, using few ingredients for maximum creamy impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 30g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 8g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 7g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg