Homemade chocolate pudding has been forgotten about and we have no idea why. Sure, instant is EASY, but is it best? Definitely not. Making pudding from scratch is surprisingly simple and so satisfying. With little effort you'll have a smooth, creamy, and rich pudding. It's the perfect make ahead dessert for dinner guests or just to have in your fridge on a Wednesday night.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 2 1/2 c. milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 3 oz. chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for serving
- Chocolate shavings, for serving
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Slowly pour in milk, whisking to combine. Place saucepan over medium heat and whisk until mixture comes to a boil, 6 minutes.
- Place egg yolks in a medium heat proof bowl and beat until light and frothy. Slowly pour in about 1/2 cup hot cocoa mixture, whisking to combine. Slowly pour egg mixture back into sauce pan, whisking constantly.
- Return to medium heat, whisking, until thickened to a pudding-like consistency, about 3 minutes.
- Take off heat and whisk in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. If mixture looks lumpy at all, strain it through a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour into a large bowl and place plastic wrap directly on surface of pudding. Refrigerate until chilled, 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, spoon into individual bowls or ramekins and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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