Homemade Chocolate Pudding - How to Make Chocolate Pudding from Scratch
Homemade Chocolate Pudding is a rich, decadent, old-fashioned dessert that is easy to make and a hit with all ages. Top with whipped cream or pour into a graham-cracker crust for a yummy treat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time1 minute min
Total Time11 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate cornstarch pudding, chocolate pudding from scratch, homemade chocolate pudding, homemade chocolate pudding with eggs
Servings: 6
Calories: 173kcal
Author: Barbara
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
In a 2-quart saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and cocoa powder.
Whisk milk and egg yolks in a separate bowl; slowing add to the dry ingredients while whisking.
Heat over medium heat; add butter so it melts while it heats up. Stir constantly.
Bring to a full, rolling boil for 1 minute. (You will feel and see pudding thicken as you stir.)
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
Optional step: press pudding through sieve to remove lumps.
Cool slightly. Press plastic wrap or waxed paper over the top to prevent a skin from forming.
Optional: stir in chocolate chips and top with whipped cream.
- In my opinion, this is the best chocolate pudding recipe. It's rich and delicious.
- Be sure to use granulated sugar not powdered sugar.
- Let's talk milk. Please use either whole or 2% milk for a thick pudding texture.
- Push the pudding through a sieve if your pudding has lumps. (But in my opinion, a few lumps never killed anyone).
- Save the egg whites for an omelet or try your hand at homemade angel food cake.
- Homemade pudding tends to form a skin on top. To prevent this, press a piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper against the pudding before chilling in the refrigerator.
- Serve topped with cool whip or stir in chocolate chips which is how my momma serves it.
- Love pudding? Try our Homemade Vanilla Pudding.
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 277IU | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg