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Chocolate Pudding

This homemade Chocolate Pudding recipe is quick to make with pantry ingredients, and the taste can't be beat. You will never want to buy store-bought pudding again.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Refrigerate
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • dash salt
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter . chopped into small pieces
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, stir together cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Slowly stir in cold milk until combined.
  2. Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  3. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the pudding, so the pudding doesn’t form a skin on top as it cools. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow it to set up.

Notes

  • Make Ahead Instructions: This simple chocolate pudding recipe can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Calcium 158mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Calcium 158mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.