5 from 36 votes
Chocolate Pudding
This Chocolate Pudding uses unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and evaporated milk to create a smooth, creamy dessert. The mixture is cooked on the stove until thickened, then flavored with vanilla and butter before chilling. It results in a rich, silky pudding with a deep chocolate taste, suited for serving chilled as a comforting sweet treat.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
264 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Whisk the cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk together well in a large pot before turning the heat on, making sure there are no lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly until thickened (2-3 minutes) then shut off the heat and add the vanilla and butter whisking it in well and chilling before serving.
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Notes
- Use thorough whisking before heating to avoid lumps in the pudding.
- Chill the pudding well before serving for best texture.
- Click on the cooking times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer to track cooking steps.
Nutrition Information
Calories
264kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
196mg
(8%)
Potassium
377mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
283mg
(28%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.