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Chocolate Pudding

Creamy Homemade Chocolate Pudding: Pure Bliss in Every Bite

This chocolate pudding is a delightful and easy dessert that brings pure bliss in every bite, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Base
  • 2 cups Milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Ensure it’s unsweetened for best results
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Key for achieving luxurious texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances chocolate flavor
For the Richness
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can be omitted for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for optimal taste

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well mixed.
  2. Slowly pour in the milk while continuously whisking the mixture until completely smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture while stirring constantly until it thickens and starts to bubble.
  4. Once the pudding begins to boil, continue to stir for an additional minute.
  5. Remove the saucepan from heat and mix in the butter and vanilla extract until smoothly incorporated.
  6. Serve warm, or transfer to bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and let cool for 30 minutes or refrigerate for firmer texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a thicker pudding, let it cool in the refrigerator after cooking for better texture and taste.

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