Homemade Chocolate Pudding
The ultimate comfort food, Homemade Chocolate Pudding is smooth, creamy, and oh-so-rich. This easy weeknight treat will satisfy your chocolate cravings and is sure to impress your family. Make it tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 5 cups Milk
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 0.5 cups Cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cups Butter
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Instant Coffee Granules optional
Instructions
- Start by grabbing a medium-sized sauce pot and place it on the stove over medium heat. This is where the magic begins! Begin by adding granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and instant coffee granules into the pot. Stir them together with a whisk until everything is well combined.
- Once your dry ingredients are mixed, it’s time to pour in the milk. Gradually add it in while whisking to avoid any lumps.
- Keep stirring and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once it reaches a simmer, continue to stir consistently for one to two minutes.
- After simmering, remove the pot from the heat. Now, add butter and stir until it melts completely and is well incorporated.
- If you find any stubborn lumps remaining, you can pour the pudding through a mesh strainer into another bowl to remove them.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature for a bit, and then transfer it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least two hours.
- Once chilled, remove the plastic wrap and give it a good stir. You can serve it as is or top it with some whipped cream.
Notes
- Vegan Pudding: Substitute almond or coconut milk, and use a vegan butter substitute.
- Chocolate Pie Filling: This pudding makes a fabulous chocolate pie filling!