This Chocolate Pudding Recipe is one I’ve been wanting to make for years, and now I’m happy to share its perfection with you! Watch the video showing you how to make this recipe. Scroll to the bottom to print out the complete recipe so you can make it at home!
To be perfectly up front here, chocolate would not be my flavor of choice for homemade pudding. It would be butterscotch for me! Butterscotch pudding has always been a huge draw for me on restaurant dessert menus. I must order it every single time I spot it!
But this chocolate pudding recipe I’m sharing with you today was made especially for the boys in my house. My husband and my son are big on chocolate, and a homemade chocolate dessert like this is met with great enthusiasm!
The moment the thick chocolate pudding hits your tongue, it liquefies into a silky pool of rich chocolate bliss. Dark, sweet, and luscious with a hint of contrasting bitterness, this chocolate pudding is like a mainline of uncut cacao that’ll sedate even the fiercest of chocolate cravings.
I have made vegan chocolate puddings before. They were good. But I have to admit I have a hard time with that much avocado in one go. Don’t get me wrong, I do love it (avocado) but when I tried this recipe out yesterday I realized, wow, THIS is what vegan pudding should taste like!
If you are vegan and you’re reading this I know I won’t have a hard time convincing you around this recipe. If you AREN’T vegan you may need a little more cajoling. You are just going to have to trust me and give it a go. If it makes you a little less leary, I will divulge that I don’t do gross food. I mean, I really really don’t. Does that make you feel any better? OK GOOD. Let’s do this.
What’s the difference between chocolate mousse and chocolate pudding?
Chocolate mousse is definitely similar to chocolate pudding, but it’s lighter and airier than pudding. Its airy texture comes from folding whipped egg whites or whipped cream into the base mixture. This is what “thickens” the mousse. Chocolate mousse tends to be very rich.
Chocolate pudding is typically made using cornstarch as a thickener. It’s much creamier and dense than chocolate mousse.
Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe
FAQ
How would you describe pudding?
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What does chocolate pudding mean?
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How do you make chocolate pudding?
This old-fashioned chocolate pudding recipe has a secret ingredient that makes it the best and most decadent pudding you’ve ever tried. Add 1 3/4 c milk and all sugar and cocoa powder to heavy saucepan. Whisk over medium-high heat until it starts to steam. Remove from the heat and set aside.
What is chocolate pudding?
Chocolate pudding is a creamy, decadent dessert made from cocoa, milk, sugar, and a thickening agent. It’s a beloved treat that balances sweetness with the rich depth of chocolate, offering a smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any age, it’s a classic comfort food. Ever wonder about its origins or variations?
How do you make chocolate pudding taste good?
Bittersweet Chocolate: Gives the pudding a rich chocolaty flavor without making it overly sweet. Salt: Brings out the chocolate flavor. Cornstarch: Used to thicken the pudding to a creamy consistency. Vanilla: Flavor, flavor, flavor! Melt the chocolate: In a medium saucepan, stir together 1¾ cup of milk, sugar, chocolate, and salt.
How much sugar is used in chocolate pudding?
Hope your consultant is recovering nicely 🙂 Beautiful creamy chocolate pudding is the bomb! I’ve been making homemade chocolate pudding for more than 45 years, it’s definitely a family favorite. My recipe differs in that it only uses 1/3 cup sugar but uses 2 1/4 cups milk (the 1/4 cup is used to mix with the cornstarch). This looks wonderful!