Description
This homemade chocolate pudding is irresistibly delicious, featuring rich chocolate flavor and creamy texture. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with minimal prep, it’s made with simple ingredients like cocoa powder, sugar, and milk, making it an ideal dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons (12g) corn starch
- 3 tablespoons (15g) cocoa powder
- 2 cups (474ml) milk (whole, 2%, or nonfat)
- ½ cup (85g) chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (28g) butter, diced
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, corn starch, and cocoa powder.
- Gradually blend in the milk until smooth.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and begins to boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla until melted and smooth.
- Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let it cool before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
If desired, top with whipped cream before serving for added sweetness.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
