Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Chocolate pudding is pure comfort. It is sweet, smooth and very creamy. Many people love this treat because it feels warm and cozy.
Ingredients
- Milk – 2 cups
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Cocoa powder – ¼ cup
- Cornstarch – 3 tablespoons
- Butter – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 pinch
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Instructions
Mix the Dry Items
- Add sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt in a bowl. Whisk until everything looks well mixed.
Warm the Milk Slowly
- Pour milk into a saucepan. Heat on low flame. Do not boil the milk yet.
Add Dry Mix to Milk
- Slowly whisk the dry mix into the warm milk. Stir gently until no lumps remain.
Cook Until Thick
- Keep cooking on low heat. Stir often. Wait until the pudding becomes thick and smooth.
Add Butter and Vanilla
- Turn off the heat. Add butter and vanilla. Mix until the pudding looks shiny and creamy.
Cool Before Serving
- Pour the pudding into bowls. Let it cool for a bit before eating or chilling.
Notes
- Use whole milk for a richer taste.
- Stir nonstop to avoid lumps.
- Do not overcook or the pudding becomes too thick.
- Add extra cocoa for stronger chocolate flavor.
- Chill longer for firmer pudding.