If you have never made homemade chocolate pudding, you really need to give this recipe a try. It is simple to make and tastes so much better than what you can get from a box.
Sometimes you just want a little chocolate pudding. There is just something so comforting about it.
Now, you could run to the store and buy a box of mix. Then all you have to do is stir in the milk and let it sit.
Or you can do something that is almost as easy and tastes twice as good. Chances are you have most of the ingredients in your pantry already, and as a bonus you get to sneak a little warm pudding to tide you over until it cools!
In my book those are all wins! This pudding’s chocolate flavor is so deep and delicious.
I added some instant coffee to really round out the chocolate flavor, though you certainly don’t have to.
It is sweet enough, but not too sweet. It is smooth and luscious and a perfect treat that will remind you of childhood while still pleasing your adult pallet.
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You want to bring up the temperature of the milk slowly until the pudding is thickened. True, it may take a few minutes, but the results are worth it!
Besides you waste time on much sillier things than that!
Just when it seems like it is never going to happen, the mixture starts to thicken. All of the sudden it goes from seemingly a lost cause to really moving fast.
Once it seems like it is reaching pudding consistency, check to make sure it really coats the back of a spoon. All that is left is stirring in the butter and vanilla, a quick taste test and off to the fridge.
See, that wasn’t so hard! In addition to being a great snack on its own, it is also a great building block to other treats.
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules optional
- 4 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3¼ cups whole milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract coffee or orange liqueur would be great too!
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, coffee, cornstarch and salt.1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules, 4 Tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add 1 cup of the milk and whisk vigorously until smooth. This is your chance to get all the lumps out. Whisk in additional milk.3¼ cups whole milk
- Place pan over low heat and whisk VERY frequently for the first five minutes. Be sure to get the edges of the pan, you don’t want anything to scald.
- After 5 minutes, start whisking constantly. It is important that you don’t lose your patience and turn up the heat, it will thicken.
- Once the mixture is thick enough to really coat a spoon, remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.2 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour into serving dishes or pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap allowing the plastic wrap to actually touch the surface of the pudding. Refrigerate until chilled through (1-2 hours depending on size of serving dish)
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Hi Carlee, Ooh homemade pudding sounds yummy. Would love for you to come link up with us tonight at 7pm EST at Throwback Thursday link party! Visit us at http://tornadoughalli.com or http://dadwhats4dinner.com to link up! Can't wait to see you there and invite your friends!
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How exciting! I hope you love it!
Sounds fantastic! I love chocolate pudding but definitely don't eat it enough. Thanks for the recipe!
Pudding is definitely one of those simple pleasures. I don't think to make it that often either, but really do enjoy it when I have it.
This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!
Thank you! I enjoy making it and really enjoy eating it!!
Well THAT looks sinful! LOVE chocolate pudding. I bet it's even better from scratch. 😉
It is really good and so easy!
Oh man…this sounds SO amazing! I've pinned it! YUMMY!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Pudding was definitely a childhood favorite of mine so i have to make some every now and then!
I am usually a lemon girl, but every once in awhile chocolate is required. 🙂
A little chocolate is good for the soul!
Of all the dessert I make, I have never made homemade pudding. Definitely must try!
It is really easy and so good!
I haven't had pudding in a coon's age. I think I might need to give this a try 😉
xo,
rue
I don't tend to make it much during the spring and summer, so it had been a while for me too! There is something so satisfying about making it from scratch.
Hi Carlee,
Your homemade chocolate pudding looks so good.
Thanks for sharing the recipe at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Julie
If I am in the right mood I find stirring pudding or risotto or anything like that to be relaxing and fun… the pudding is a great bonus at the end!