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Horizontal image of a light brown custard in a small glass bowl on a textured towel next to chunks of chocolate.

Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding


  • Author: Katherine and Eddie D'Costa
  • Total Time: 4 hours, 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Easy homemade chocolate pudding made with luxe bittersweet chocolate and cocoa powder is a cinch to make. It’s smooth and silky.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons high-quality Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
  • 4 ounces finely chopped high-quality bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, and espresso powder if using. Add egg yolks and cream. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  2. Whisk in milk until completely incorporated.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until mixture is thick, about 6 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. Continue stirring while the mixture boils for about 1-2 minutes. 
  4. Reduce heat to low and add butter, chocolate, and vanilla. Whisk until melted and fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
  5. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into desired serving cups or bowls. Allow to cool to room temperature. Add a layer of cling wrap directly to the surface of the pudding.
  6. Chill for at least 4 hours. Remove plastic and serve.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Pudding
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Dessert

Keywords: chocolate, pudding