Homemade Chocolate Pudding is easy to make and the flavor can’t be beat. You will never make chocolate pudding from a box again!
Some of my other favorite treats and desserts include Apple Crisp, Buckeyes, Chocolate Mug Cake, and Caramel Popcorn!
Why I love homemade pudding:
- Quick – Only 15 minutes to make this chocolate pudding recipe – that’s faster than a trip to the store!
- Convenient – it’s made with pantry ingredients you probably already have. I use this recipe to make our triple chocolate trifle.
- Taste– Nothing beats the rich chocolate taste and smooth texture from homemade chocolate pudding. My kids enjoy it plain or with sliced bananas or crushed Oreo cookies on top and a dollop of whipped cream.
How to make Chocolate Pudding:
Add dry ingredients to a medium saucepan: cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
Stir in milk, slowly, whisking until smooth.
Cook: Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
Refrigerate: Place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the pudding, so the pudding doesn’t form a skin on top as it cools. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow it to set up.
Serve cold for dessert, or add a scoop of whipped cream, chocolate curls, or sliced bananas. Use to make chocolate delight, or in a chocolate trifle.
To Make Ahead: This simple chocolate pudding recipe can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
More Pudding Recipes:
- Bread Pudding
- Arroz con Leche
- Tapioca Pudding
- Panna Cotta
- Brown Rice Pudding
- Banana Pudding
- Baked Rice Pudding
- Raspberry Bread Pudding
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Recipe
Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- 5 Tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- dash salt
- 4 cups whole milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter . chopped into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, stir together cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Slowly stir in cold milk until combined.
- Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the pudding, so the pudding doesn’t form a skin on top as it cools. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow it to set up.
Notes
Nutrition
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I made this exactly per the receipe a few weeks ago and really liked it. Smooth with a nice chocolate flavor, fast and easy to make. I had never made homemade pudding before and was impressed.
Well, last night I made 1/2 recipe to try out adding 2 tablespoons of instant tapioca (I love tapioca pudding) and orange extract in place of vanilla (I love orange chocolate). So delicious! I am in heaven!
I made this pudding this evening. I actually placed the milk in our Vitamix and added the dry ingredients. It cooked up quickly, poured the pudding into individual ramekins and then into the frig. Served with whipped cream. It was a hit!
This looks delicious.
I love Chocolate so
I will be pinning this recipe
To a Pinterest board.
Hi, I’ve been making this since 2007. My recipe has the exact ingredients but a few amount changes. Mine is made in the microwave! It’s delicious. Nancy
The constant stirring is why I never make this — I’d love to know more about the microwave method!!!
Sorry, this took so long. My recipe is: 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup coco powder,6TBLspns cornstarch,4 cups milk [ skim or any],2 tsps. vanilla & salt. Mix all & microwave on high for 3 minutes. Stir & continue to microwave stirring every 2 minutes till very thick. Refrigerate & enjoy!
I would rather stir the pudding on the stove.
A real cook! Good for you. I refuse to buy or use those stupid gadgets. Also we have the right to have stoves!! This is the US not …..!
Sooo delicious! The whole family loved it, says a lot when the kids don’t even like pudding (usually is store bought) but ate this up no problem!
Delicious and straightforward! Thank you for sharing this delicious and easy recipe!
Saw this on your IG story, and immediately made it. In the words of my two year old, “this diwishus.” Never knew how easy homemade pudding was, but I’ll never go back to store bought!