How to Make Chocolate Pudding from Scratch Recipe Easily!
A simple and delicious recipe for making chocolate pudding from scratch, perfect for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking to combine.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to boil.
- Once boiling, continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes while stirring.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until smooth.
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let it cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
- Feel free to add chocolate shavings or whipped cream on top before serving.
- This pudding can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg