Chocolate Pudding Creamy Dessert (Printable)

Velvety chocolate dessert with deep cocoa flavor, creamy texture, and chilled finish for an elegant touch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate

08 - 3.5 ounces dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), finely chopped

→ Flavoring

09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until well blended.
02 - Gradually whisk in the whole milk and heavy cream, stirring until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking continuously, until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate and unsalted butter until fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Incorporate the vanilla extract into the pudding, stirring to combine evenly.
06 - Divide the pudding evenly into individual serving glasses or ramekins. Cover each with plastic wrap directly on the pudding surface to prevent skin formation.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until the pudding is fully set and chilled.
08 - Present chilled. Optional garnishes include whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you actually spent fifteen minutes.
  • The texture is impossibly creamy without any weird aftertaste or graininess.
  • You can make it ahead, which means less stress when guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't skip whisking constantly during cooking—that's the only real effort this recipe asks of you, and it prevents lumps from forming.
  • Pressing plastic wrap directly on the pudding surface is the difference between a silky top and a thick, rubbery skin.
03 -
  • Always chop your chocolate into small, even pieces so it melts quickly and completely without requiring extra heat.
  • If you want dairy-free pudding, swap in oat or coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate, and it'll be just as luxurious.
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