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Perfect Chocolate Pudding

This homemade chocolate pudding is simple to make, with a rich chocolate flavor and a silky smooth texture.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 4 ounces or 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
  2. In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan whisk together the cream, milk, and egg yolks.
  3. Add the sugar mixture to the saucepan and whisk to combine well.
  4. Set the pan over medium heat, and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. I like to switch to a silicone spoonula once it starts thickening, to better scrape the sides and bottom of the pan. Note: pull the pan off the heat when you see that first bubble.
  5. Pour the pudding through a strainer into a bowl and push everything through, leaving any small lumps behind. Note: it helps if your bowl has a spout so you can easily fill your pudding cups.
  6. Stir in the chocolate, butter, and vanilla until everything is melted and the pudding is smooth and glossy.
  7. Immediately pour into your serving cups. Enjoy warm, or chilled. The pudding will thicken further as it chills, and will be fully set in 3 hours. Top with whipped cream if you like.

Notes

  • Cut the calories by using all milk instead of milk and cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 166mg (55%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 897IU (18%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 144mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 166mg 55%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 897IU 18%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 144mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

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