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Homemade Chocolate Pudding is so rich and creamy for an amazing treat. It is actually very easy to make homemade pudding and you won’t ever go back to store bought.
This Homemade Chocolate Pudding is the best dessert recipe. It is loaded with chocolate flavor with amazing creamy texture.
If you love pudding also try Tapioca Pudding and Chia Pudding.
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Why This Recipe Works
This recipe for chocolate pudding is the best chocolate pudding recipe that is perfect to serve for any occasion. This creamy chocolate pudding is delicious served topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
This pudding is easy to make with simple ingredients. In fact, you probably already everything you need to make this for a last minute dessert.
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
The ingredient list is really simple. I love knowing exactly what I am giving my family. You won’t find any hard to pronounce ingredients in this homemade chocolate pudding recipe. Scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.
Substitutions and Variations
- Chocolate Chips – Mix chocolate chips in the pudding and they are even delicious on the top while serving.
- Egg Yolks – To add creaminess and thickness to the surface of the pudding, add in an large egg yolk.
- Milk – You can easily substitute the milk if you prefer. To keep with the rice and creamy texture, use coconut milk.
How to Make Chocolate Pudding
Step 1 – First, in a bowl whisk together sugar, cocoa, corn starch and salt in a medium pan.
Step 2 – Now, whisk in the milk and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Allow the mixture to cook for 2 minutes while continue to whisk. This will make your kitchen smell heavenly. Then reduce the heat and whisking constantly.
Step 3 – Remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Step 4 – Transfer to serving dishes and chill.
Recipe Tips
- Combining Ingredients – Make sure to stir constantly until the pudding are combined and while it is boiling. Allow it to cook for at least 2 minutes.
- Chill Pudding – Once you have placed in serving glasses, allow the pudding to set for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cover Pudding – Before placing pudding in the refrigerator, make sure to cover the pudding. This prevents a skin from forming on the pudding.
How long does Homemade Pudding take to Set?
I like to refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the pudding plenty of time to set. Cover to prevent skin from forming on top of the pudding.
How to Serve Chocolate Pudding
There are many ways to serve this chocolate pudding. Because of the simple ingredients we make this pudding for many occasions.
- Place in fun glasses topped with homemade whipped cream.
- Place in a large bowl and take to your next potluck.
- Perfect to serve for a birthday party.
- Serve with strawberries and raspberries for added flavor.
How to Store
Place leftover pudding in a container that is covered. If stored properly the pudding will last about 3 days.
Add your favorite topping and serve in a fun glass.
How Long does Homemade Pudding Last
If stored properly homemade chocolate pudding will last about 3 to 4 days. Honestly, it may last a day in my house because of how delicious it is.
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
Instructions
- Whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in a medium pan.
- Whisk in milk and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Allow to cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
- Transfer to serving dishes and chill.
I made this pudding just like the recipe and it was delicious! No need to mix anything else or change this recipe up. Great instructions, great chocolate pudding.
I made this exactly as written. Was so good. As a person who has made runny pudding before I know what I did wrong. You must let pudding come to a boil, real boil, then cook the two minutes. Thank you for the recipe.
You were right! This has become my go to Chocolate pudding recipe! So so easy and delicious!
I made this today. Oh so good smooth chocolate. Thank you
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Made this tonight!!! Reminds me of the chocolate pudding my mom made! I did have to add more cornstarch though. About 1/8th of a cup mixed with a little water.
Got to the thickness I liked. 🙂
I made this today using reconstituted non fat dry milk. I used 3 cups of the milk and 1 cup half and half to add a bit more fat. I also substituted 2/3 cup Truvia for the 1 cup sugar. It came out great, very decadent and better than store bought. Thanks for the easy recipe.
Yes, I would add more cornstarch and cook it until it’s the consistency that you would like. Let us know how it turns out! Thank you.
Sorry, I have tried that before, so I’m not sure.
How could I use this recipe to make vanilla pudding?
I have used this recipe several times; in fact, have not used store-bought pudding mix since discovering your recipe.
I want to use this same recipe for a chocolate pie. What is the best way to do this so my pudding is thick enough? Less milk? A tad bit more cornstarch? Cook a little longer than recipe calls for?
Thank you for your help!
I have made chocolate pudding a number of times..but I found 4 cups of milk did’nt make the pudding thick enough, …I changed the recipe to just under 2 cups,added expresso coffee granuals, and 2 tbls of Kahlua coffee liquer=…I never keep to the same recipe…Thanks Querino
my pudding never gets thick in the fridge its runny what did l do wrong
Thanks for the tip Mercedes!
Tip to keep that “skin” from forming take a piece of wax paper or plastic wrap and place it on the top of the pudding.
Looks divinely delicious!