Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar; 0.33333334326744 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 2.5 cups milk; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

This homemade chocolate pudding recipe creates a rich, silky dessert that our family has enjoyed since the 1950s. As the pudding cools, a delicious skin forms on top—our favorite part! Add whipped cream for an extra treat.

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

0.33 cup white sugar
0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
0.25 teaspoon salt
2.5 cups milk
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan, sift together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Then, heat over medium heat.
Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until fully combined. Cook, stirring frequently with a metal spoon, until the pudding thickens and coats the spoon, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract.
Divide the pudding into 4 small bowls. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 185 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 24 g
Sodium Content: 210 mg
Protein Content: 7 g
Cholesterol Content: 12 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g