Homemade Dark Chocolate Pudding

Very few people can resist a chocolate dessert, and this chocolate pudding recipe is no exception.  This rich, creamy pudding licked off a spoon, is a joy to experience.

Easy Chocolate Pudding Anyone Can Make

Chocolate pudding from scratch is really simple to make and is so much better than the store-bought stuff.  Once you try this recipe, I guarantee you will never use a boxed recipe again (no matter how quick it is to make).

Why This Recipe Works

• Using dark chocolate instead of just cocoa powder gives the pudding a rich deep flavor.
• Adding Butter at the end gives it a silky smooth consistency.
• Using vanilla adds an extra depth of flavor
• A little salt cuts the sweetness giving a perfect balance.

Ingredients For Homemade Chocolate Pudding

• Whole Milk
• Sugar
• Cocoa Powder
• Dark Chocolate, chopped
• Cornstarch
• Egg Yolks
• Vanilla Extract
• Salt
• Butter

How to Make Homemade Dark Chocolate Pudding

Add the cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt and sugar to a saucepan.  Then whisk it together with Ithe milk, egg yolks, and vanilla.

Cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a simmer. Add the chocolate. While continuing to constantly mix, bring to a full boil.  

Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.

Stir in the butter.

Pour the pudding into 6 small glasses or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Cook’s Tips

• Buy the best quality chocolate you can afford as it will make a big difference to the end result.
• Use whole milk lighter milk may cause the budding to go runny.
• Don’t skip the plastic wrap.  If it doesn’t touch the mixture as it cools it will form a skin.

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Homemade Dark Chocolate Pudding

Desert on a weeknight will never be the same once you've made this decadent yet easy dessert.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, dark chocolate, dessert

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 271kcal

Author: Erren Hart of Erren's Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup dark chocolate, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter

Cups - Metric

Instructions

• In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, egg yolks, vanilla, and salt. Cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the mixture comes to a simmer. Add the chocolate and butter.
• While continuing to constantly mix, bring to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
• Pour the pudding into 6 small cups or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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Update Notes: This post was originally published on Aug 15, 2014, but was republished with step by step instructions, new photos, and tips in December of 2019.