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Easy, Creamy Homemade Chocolate Pudding From Scratch

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You can make rich, silky chocolate pudding on the stovetop using simple pantry ingredients. This easy recipe delivers a comforting dessert that tastes much better than store-bought mixes.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. This takes about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Once boiling, continue to cook and whisk for 1 minute to cook out the cornstarch flavor. Remove the pan from the heat.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Temper the yolks by slowly whisking about 1/2 cup of the hot pudding mixture into the yolks.
  6. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining pudding. Return the pan to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until the pudding is thick. Do not let it boil after adding the yolks.
  7. Remove the pudding from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a single bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until completely cold and set. Serve this velvety chocolate treat cold.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
  • If you want a double chocolate dessert, stir in 1/4 cup of finely chopped semisweet chocolate after removing the pudding from the heat.
  • This stovetop chocolate pudding is a fantastic base for layering in parfaits.

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