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Published: Apr 8, 2020 by Mimi · Leave a Comment

Easy Chocolate Pudding

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Who needs pudding cups when you can make your own chocolate pudding from scratch in under 15 minutes? This pudding is outrageously easy to make! It's creamy, silky, chocolaty, and absolutely delicious!

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    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry

    Chocolate pudding used to be my go-to childhood snack. I would say I was a tad bit obsessed

    ... just a tad.

    You can just imagine my excitement when I learned how to make my own pudding at home. It's so, so easy to make yourself, and it turns out incredibly creamy and silky every time! It's pretty much fail-proof!

    I wish I could take some back to 10 year old me. But I guess I'll just have to eat enough for the both of us from now on.

    Jump to:
    • What is chocolate pudding made of? Chocolate pudding ingredients:
    • FAQs:
    • Can chocolate pudding be frozen?
    • Can chocolate pudding go bad?
    • Can chocolate pudding be made with almond milk?
    • Is chocolate pudding gluten free?
    • How to avoid pudding skin:
    • If you liked this chocolate pudding, check out some of these other chocolate recipes!
    • Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe
    chocolate pudding ingredients

    What is chocolate pudding made of? Chocolate pudding ingredients:

    To make chocolate pudding, you'll need 7 ingredients total:

    • granulated sugar: for sweetness
    • cornstarch: which thickens everything once it comes to a boil
    • cocoa powder: for chocolaty flavor and color!
    • salt: to round out all of the other flavors
    • milk: for liquid, flavor, and richness
    • unsalted butter: for shine and richness! It also helps the pudding set once cooled
    • vanilla extract: for a hint of vanilla flavor. It is optional, but I always like to add.

    chocolate pudding dry ingredients whisked together in pot
    chocolate pudding part of milk added to dry ingredients in pot
    chocolate pudding milk whisked into dry ingredients in pot
    chocolate pudding in pot

    FAQs:

    Can chocolate pudding be frozen?

    To be honest, I hate freezing chocolate pudding, mostly because it never thaws well. Freezing throws off the texture and waters down the mixture too much - so I wouldn't really recommend it.

    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry

    Can chocolate pudding go bad?

    I actually get asked this a lot, so I figured it deserved its own section!

    You may have noticed that store-bought pudding cups usually last crazy long. Homemade pudding, on the other hand, has fresh dairy in it. So it won't last too, too long.

    Storage Instructions: Homemade chocolate pudding does keep well for about 1 week in the fridge. If you plan on putting warm pudding in the fridge, make sure to cover it with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap onto the surface of the pudding to prevent skin formation.

    The good news is that pudding rarely lasts more than a day in my house. So if you're like me, you'll just need to worry about when you plan on making more pudding!

    chocolate pudding in bowl with plastic wrap pressed against surface of pudding to prevent a skin
    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream and a strawberry

    Can chocolate pudding be made with almond milk?

    For sure! Chocolate pudding will set with almond milk just as well as it does with regular milk. It'll also add a really nice nutty flavor to the pudding (chocolate + almonds = delicious!)

    You don't need to do anything special to make pudding set with almond milk. If you do make your chocolate pudding with almond milk, the rest of the recipe is the exact same.

    If you also swap the butter out with an equal amount of vegan butter, you'll have yourself a dairy-free and vegan chocolate pudding!

    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry
    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry

    Is chocolate pudding gluten free?

    Yes, this pudding recipe is gluten free! I can't speak for other puddings out there, but this is a gluten free pudding. Just be careful when buying your ingredients.

    While all of the ingredients used here don't naturally have gluten in them, some manufacturers may produce their foods in factories that make it possible for the food to come in contact with gluten. Just make sure you check the label before buying anything if you or anyone is allergic!

    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry
    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry

    How to avoid pudding skin:

    For those of you that may not know, pudding has a habit of drying out on the surface as it cools, which creates a layer of skin (like milk when you boil it and let it sit).

    The best way to avoid pudding skin is to cover your pudding with plastic wrap touching the surface of the pudding as soon as you're done cookingit.

    After the pudding has cooled completely, you don't need to have the plastic wrap touching the surface. Pudding is most prone to forming a skin as it cools.

    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry
    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry

    If you liked this chocolate pudding, check out some of these other chocolate recipes!

    • no bake chocolate biscuit cake
    • no bake chocolate cornflakes cookies
    • crunchy no bake chocolate cups
    • chocolate cupcakes


    chocolate pudding in serving cup topped with whipped cream, grated chocolate, and a strawberry

    Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe

    Who needs pudding cups when you can make your own chocolate pudding from scratch in under 15 minutes? This pudding is outrageously easy to make! It's creamy, silky, chocolaty, and absolutely delicious!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people (approx.)

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
    • ¼ cup (35g) cornstarch
    • ¼ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 & ¼ cups (540mL) milk
    • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

    Instructions

    • In a medium sized sauce pot, combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Whisk together until the ingredients are evenly incorporated
      ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (35g) cornstarch, ¼ cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
    • Gradually add your milk to the dry ingredients, whisking well after each addition to avoid clumps.
      2 & ¼ cups (540mL) milk
    • Place the pot on your stove top set to medium heat. Cook the mixture, whisking constantly, until it comes to a boil and thickens (about 8 to 10 minutes). You'll know the pudding is done when it's thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
    • Take the pan off the heat. While the pudding is still warm, add your butter and vanilla. Whisk until the butter melts into the pudding and everything is fully incorporated.
      2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Transfer your pudding to a medium sized, heat safe bowl, and cover with plastic wrap pressed against the surface of the pudding (to prevent a skin). Set aside to cool to your liking before enjoying. Pudding can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold.

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    I would love to hear any tips you’d like to add to this post and how your chocolate pudding turned out in the comments below!

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