Easy, Creamy Homemade Chocolate Pudding From Scratch
Make rich, velvety chocolate pudding using simple pantry ingredients on the stovetop. This recipe delivers a satisfying, classic comfort dessert without relying on box mixes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon 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 whole milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. This takes about 8 to 10 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg yolk. Temper the yolk by slowly whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot pudding mixture into the yolk.
- Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining pudding. Return the pan to low heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a single bowl. 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.
Notes
- For an extra rich flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream.
- If you prefer a thinner pudding, reduce the cornstarch to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- This recipe makes four standard servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 55