Name: Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp butter; 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips; 2/3 cup sugar; 3 Tbsp cornstarch; 3 Tbsp cocoa powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 2 1/4 cups milk, divided; 3 egg yolks; 1 tsp vanilla; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 Tbsp powdered sugar; 1/4 tsp vanilla

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Two kinds of chocolate make this homemade chocolate pudding extra rich and delicious! It’s perfect topped with fresh whipped cream.

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

When I was a kid, I did not like chocolate pudding. I liked all the other flavors, just not chocolate. I know, I know, I have a hard time believing it as well. My taste buds have definitely changed, because now I love a good chocolate pudding!

It does have to be homemade though. The boxed version is fine for pie, but if I’m going to have a bowl of chocolate pudding, I definitely want it to be homemade. I’ve been making stovetop pudding since I was a kid, and it is unbeatable!

Usually I make a simple chocolate pudding that is flavored just with cocoa powder, but for this version I also added semi sweet chocolate. It makes for a richer, deeper chocolate pudding. It is so decadent, perfect for chocolate lovers!

How to make homemade chocolate pudding

Ingredients:

butter
semi sweet chocolate chips
sugar
cornstarch
unsweetened cocoa powder
salt
milk
egg yolks
vanilla extract

Place the chocolate chips and butter in a large bowl, set aside.

Whisk together the sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Slowly whisk in the milk and egg yolks.

Cook and stir over medium heat, whisking constantly, till mixture comes to a full boil, then boil for one minute over medium low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Pour hot pudding mixture through a strainer into the bowl of chocolate and butter. Stir gently till mixture is smooth.

Pour pudding into serving dishes and cover with plastic wrap. Make sure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding, or it will form a skin.

Can I make my pudding with half and half?

Yes, you can substitute some or all of the milk with half and half. You will end up with an even more rich and creamy pudding.

How long does homemade pudding last in the fridge?

If you cover it or store it in an airtight container, your pudding will last up to a week in the refrigerator. You may need to whisk it briefly before serving.

How do I serve homemade chocolate pudding?

You can serve your pudding warm, or chill for a more firm pudding. Personally, I think it’s best served warm, but that’s just a matter of preference. It’s definitely better topped with fresh whipped cream or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you want to get fancy, you could sprinkle it with nuts, M&M’s, toffee bits, or any chopped up candy bar.

This chocolate pudding recipe is a little more simple than most, because you add the eggs right from the start, rather than adding some of the hot pudding to the beaten egg yolks. It really is pretty foolproof, just make sure you don’t turn your heat up past medium or your eggs might curdle.

A good whisk is essential for making cooked puddings. I have a spiral whisk like this one, and I love it! It not only stirs the bottom of the pan better, it also gets into the corners, so nothing scorches.

I hope you’ll give this recipe a try, you can do it!

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate

Calling all fellow chocoholics- today is National Chocolate Day!! Now that’s a reason to indulge if I’ve ever heard one, am I right? If chocolate pudding isn’t your thing, here are fifteen more decadent chocolate recipes that will have you smiling in no time!

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