Chocolate Pudding
The main ingredients of chocolate pudding, a rich, creamy dessert, are milk, sugar, cocoa powder (or melted chocolate), and a thickening agent such as eggs or cornstarch.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (660 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Add Milk
- Gradually whisk in the milk to avoid lumps.
Add Egg Yolks
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks. Slowly whisk a little of the milk mixture into the yolks to temper them. Then whisk the yolks back into the saucepan.
Cook The Pudding
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to bubble — about 5–7 minutes.
Finish It Off
- Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
Chill
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes. Press plastic wrap onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Serve
- Top with whipped cream or your favorite garnish before serving.