Back to Recipe

Chocolate Pudding

Here's how you make Chocolate Pudding
Pause Continue Reading
  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 8-10m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Whipped cream (sweetened) optional
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Combine the cocoa, sugar, salt and cornstarch in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and mix well.

  • Step 2: Slowly add milk whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat while whisking constantly. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, until pudding begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.

  • Step 3: Pour into one large bowl or 8 small serving bowls and refrigerate for at least an hour, until thoroughly chilled.

  • Step 4: Serve topped with a dollup of whipped cream (this is optional).

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.

If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.

Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.