Chocolate Pudding

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This homemade chocolate pudding is everything I love in a cozy, no-bake treat. It’s smooth, deeply chocolaty, and ridiculously easy to make with just a few pantry staples. If you’ve only ever had pudding from a box, trust me, this stovetop version is a game-changer.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Chill Time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

½ cup sugar granulated or superfine sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder we prefer this with a natural, not dutch, cocoa powder
3 tbsp cornstarch
pinch salt
2½ cups whole milk for dairy-free, use almond or oat milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter for dairy-free, use coconut oil or dairy-free butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
whipped cream and chocolate shavings optional toppings

Instructions

In a saucepan off heat, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt.
½ cup sugar, ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp cornstarch, pinch salt
Add in the milk and whisk to combine.
2½ cups whole milk
Place over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and the mixture just begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.
Immediately remove from the heat. Add in the butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until the butter has melted and the pudding is smooth.
2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Transfer to a bowl or individual serving dishes and place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Serve topped with freshly whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
whipped cream and chocolate shavings

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Notes

You can cut back the sugar 1-2 tbsp if you want. The rich cocoa flavor will still shine through, especially if you top it with something like whipped cream or berries.

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