Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding

A smooth, stovetop chocolate pudding thickened with cornstarch and finished with dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt together in the saucepan until evenly combined.

    Ingredients used: 35.0 gr Cocoa Powder, 35.0 gr Cornstarch, 1.0 gr Fine Salt, 100.0 gr Granulated Sugar

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth and no dry pockets remain.

    Ingredients used: 600.0 ml Whole Milk

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until steaming and beginning to thicken. Continue whisking until the pudding bubbles gently, then cook for 1 minute.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: saucepan, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract, then stir until completely melted and smooth.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 85.0 gr Dark Chocolate, 15.0 gr Unsalted Butter, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, saucepan

  5. Step 5

    Divide the pudding among four serving bowls. Cover and refrigerate until cold and set, at least 2 hours.

    Timer: 120 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Spatula, serving bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate promptly, do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours, and consume within 3–4 days.

Risk factors

  • Dairy-based pudding requires refrigeration after cooking.
  • Freshly cooked pudding can cause burns.