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Chocolate Pudding

This delicious chocolate pudding is a simple, comforting dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole milk Organic Valley recommended for creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be used for a caramel note.
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Hershey’s or Ghirardelli recommended.
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch For that classic custard-like body.
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt To round out the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Add at the end for aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt—give it a good sift and whisk until evenly mixed.
  2. Pour in about ¼ cup of milk and whisk into a thick paste. Then slowly stream in the rest of the milk while whisking.
Cooking
  1. Set the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles and thickens—about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and cook for 1 more minute, stirring.
  3. Take the pan off the stove, stir in vanilla, and whisk until uniform.
  4. If there are lumps, press the pudding through a fine-mesh strainer.
Chilling
  1. Pour into individual bowls or one large dish and cover with plastic wrap touching the pudding's surface to avoid skin.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Serve it cold with a dollop of whipped cream or chocolate chips. Keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For thickening, add cornstarch; for thinning, a splash of milk.