Homemade chocolate pudding is a rich and creamy dessert. The pudding is made from milk, eggs, sugar, cornstarch and cocoa powder. The mixture is cooked on the stovetop until it thickens and becomes a smooth, silky pudding.
The pudding can be served warm or chilled, and is often topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit. Homemade chocolate pudding is considered a classic dessert that is easy to make and loved by chocolate lovers everywhere.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Course: DessertDifficulty: BeginnerServings
6
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
1/2 cup sugar
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/8 tsp. salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
whipped cream
mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Blend sugar, cornstarch, cocoa and salt in 2 quart saucepan. Combine milk and egg yolks. Gradually whisk into sugar mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and whisk 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool. Refrigerate pudding for a few hours before serving.
- Pour into dessert cups and top with whipped cream and mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or shavings.