Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Chocolate pudding topped with whipped cream.

Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Homemade chocolate pudding made on the stovetop is a creamy and satisfying dessert. Why use a boxed mix when homemade pudding is so simple and so much better tasting?

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 225kcal

Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 large egg
2 cups milk (see note)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

In medium sized saucepan, blend together sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt. Add egg and mix until well blended. Slowly stir in milk until ingredients are blended.
Over medium heat, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Pudding will thicken more as it cools.
Stir in butter and vanilla. If desired, divide into 4 serving dishes. Serve warm or cold.
To avoid having a skin form on top of the pudding, press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding as it cools.

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Notes

Use whatever type of milk you happen to have. Whole milk will make the creamiest pudding, but 2% or non-fat work well, too.
Double or triple the recipe. Make sure you have a big enough saucepan.
Make a chocolate pie. Bake a 9 inch pie shell, make a batch and a half of chocolate pudding, and pour the pudding into the baked pie shell. Refrigerate until firm. For more specific directions, check out my recipe for chocolate pudding pie.
Add a couple teaspoons of instant espresso powder to make a mocha chocolate pudding. Mix the powder with the flour and sugar, blending it in well.
Add a teaspoon of cinnamon for Mexican hot chocolate pudding. Serve it with Mexican chocolate shortbread cookies for a special treat.
Be creative with toppings. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle the pudding with chocolate chips, nuts, or top with fresh fruit, like strawberries or raspberries. This crunchy oat topping is really good, too.

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