Chocolate Pudding Recipe | How to Make Creamy Chocolate Pudding at Home

Chocolate Pudding is the ultimate comfort dessert, rich, creamy, and decadently chocolatey. This easy-to-make pudding is a favorite for chocolate lovers and makes for a wonderful treat after a meal.
The best part is that this pudding is super smooth and requires just a few basic ingredients, making it ideal for beginners. Serve it chilled, and you’ve got yourself a delightful dessert! Let’s get into the recipe.

Ingredients

For the Pudding:

• 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk for a vegan version)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional for extra richness)

Preparation Steps : How to Make Creamy Chocolate Pudding at Home

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until fully combined.

Step 2: Add the Milk

• Gradually add the milk to the dry ingredients, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
• Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 3: Cook the Pudding

• Once the pudding begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and continue whisking for about 3-4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
• If you prefer a richer pudding, add the chocolate chips and stir until melted and smooth.

Step 4: Add Vanilla

• Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Chill the Pudding

• Pour the pudding into serving dishes or a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Ensure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to avoid a skin forming.
• Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours to set.

Step 6: Serve

• Once chilled, serve the pudding on its own or top it with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or fresh berries for an added touch.

Pro Tips

• For an even smoother pudding, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve before refrigerating.
• You can add a dash of cinnamon or coffee to enhance the chocolate flavor.

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