Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Homemade Chocolate Pudding is a rich, creamy dessert that epitomizes comfort with every spoonful. This easy-to-make treat uses high-quality cocoa powder for an indulgent chocolate flavor, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings. Whether served warm or chilled, this luscious pudding is guaranteed to satisfy any sweet craving and bring joy to your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually add whole milk while whisking until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and temper them by gradually adding a small amount of the hot chocolate mixture.
- Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan and cook for another minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer pudding to serving dishes and let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 190mg