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.

Chocolate pudding from scratch is such a simple thing to make and I never understood why so many people buy the store bought stuff when homemade tastes so much better.

Once you try this recipe, I guarantee you will never use a boxed recipe again (no matter how quick it is to make).

Start with breaking up the chocolate.

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.

This recipe is so rich and creamy, you’ll have the whole bowl licked clean by the time you’re done!

The key to making this recipe is the addition of melted dark chocolate instead of only using cocoa powder (like so many recipes do). This makes it a rich, dark, and creamy dessert.  It is very smooth in texture and melts in your mouth.

Buy the best quality chocolate you can afford as it will make a big difference to the end result.

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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.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate, dark chocolate, dessert

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 271 kcal

Author Erren

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup cocoa powder
• 1⁄2 cup dark chocolate chopped
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter

Cups - Metric

Instructions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Pour the pudding into 6 small cups or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Nutrition Facts

Homemade Dark Chocolate Pudding

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 83mg 28%

Sodium 172mg 7%

Potassium 272mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 24g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 6.7%

Calcium 11.5%

Iron 13.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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