PrintThe BEST Creamy Homemade Chocolate Pudding From Scratch
Skip the box mix! This recipe delivers rich, velvety smooth chocolate pudding using simple pantry staples. It is quick to make and tastes far better than anything store-bought.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until combined.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens and just begins to bubble. This usually takes 5 to 8 minutes. Do not stop stirring.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot pudding mixture into the yolks.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining pudding. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until the pudding is very thick. Do not let it boil vigorously after adding the yolks.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving bowls or a single larger dish. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until completely cold and set. Serve cold.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- If you prefer a thinner pudding, reduce the cornstarch to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% milk, but the texture will be slightly less creamy.
- This homemade chocolate pudding beats any boxed version for decadent flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 85