Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Name: Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 4 large egg yolks; 2 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; Whipped cream, for garnish (optional); Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
4 large egg yolks
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

1
Into a medium bowl, sift together the cocoa, cornstarch, and salt.
2
Stir in the sugar.
3
Add the egg yolks to the bowl, and pour in 1/2 cup milk; whisk until well combined.
4
In a medium saucepan, heat the remaining 2 cups milk and the heavy cream over medium heat until the mixture just comes to a boil.
5
Slowly whisk the milk mixture into the cocoa mixture.
6
Rinse out the saucepan but do not dry (to help prevent scorching).
7
Return the custard mixture to the saucepan, and place over medium-low heat.
8
Stir in the vanilla.
9
Stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook until the custard has thickened slightly and is the consistency of mayonnaise, about 10 minutes (do not let it boil).
10
Dont worry if lumps form.
11
Pour the custard through a fine sieve into a clean bowl, discarding any solids.
12
Add the chopped chocolate in two batches, stirring until thoroughly melted and combined after each addition.
13
Divide the pudding among 6 serving dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 4 hours or up to overnight before serving.
14
Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Pudding

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