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Velvety Smooth Homemade Chocolate Pudding

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Make rich, creamy chocolate pudding from scratch on the stovetop. This recipe uses pantry ingredients for a quick, decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the mixture thickens and just begins to bubble. This takes about 6 to 8 minutes. Do not stop stirring.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly pour about half a cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to temper the yolks.
  6. Pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining hot milk mixture.
  7. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more until the pudding is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil after adding the yolks.
  8. Remove from heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a single bowl. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a firmer pudding, increase the cornstarch to 3 tablespoons.
  • You can use any type of milk, but whole milk yields the creamiest texture.

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