Description
This homemade Chocolate Pudding brings a rich, creamy flavor that melts in your mouth. With just a few simple ingredients like cocoa powder and milk, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for an easy and comforting sweet!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and milk.
- Set the saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously until the mixture starts to boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Cool the pudding for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid forming a skin.
- Divide the pudding into 6 bowls and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Stir occasionally while cooling to prevent a film formation.
For an extra touch, top with whipped cream or chocolate shavings before serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg