Best 6 Chocolate Pudding With Meringue Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy chocolate pudding and light, fluffy meringue in this classic dessert recipe. Our chocolate pudding recipe starts with a rich and decadent chocolate base, made with cocoa powder, milk, sugar, and cornstarch. We've included step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and velvety pudding every time.

The meringue topping adds a delightful contrast to the smooth pudding, with its crispy exterior and soft and fluffy interior. We've provided detailed instructions for making the meringue, including how to achieve stiff peaks and avoid common mistakes.

This recipe also includes a variation for a chocolate sauce, which can be drizzled over the pudding and meringue for an extra layer of chocolatey goodness. It's the perfect finishing touch to this classic dessert.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE



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This pie features a homemade chocolate custard, and is topped with meringue.

Provided by Mary Ann Benzon

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup white sugar
5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
3 egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together sugar, cocoa, corn starch and salt in a medium saucepan. Gradually mix in milk. Cook and stir over medium high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to medium low; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove pan from heat. Stir about one cup of the hot filling into the egg yolks; mix back into the custard. Return saucepan to heat, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in vanilla. Pour hot filing into crust.
  • In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, and continue to beat until stiff and glossy. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing meringue to crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 224.4 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

CHOCOLATE-PUDDING MERINGUE PIE



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Delight the whole family with our recipe for Chocolate-Pudding Meringue Pie! This is a great chocolate dessert for weeknights and weekends.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups milk
1-1/3 cups JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme, divided
1 pkg. (5 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Cook & Serve Pudding
2 oz. BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate, finely chopped
1 chocolate cookie crumb crust (6 oz.)
3 egg whites
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix milk, 1/3 cup marshmallow creme, pudding mix and chocolate in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour into crust; cover with plastic wrap pressed onto surface of pudding to prevent skin from forming.
  • Beat egg whites and cornstarch in large bowl with mixer on high speed until foamy. Gradually beat in remaining marshmallow creme. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Sift cocoa powder over beaten whites; beat on high speed until well blended. Remove plastic wrap from pudding; spoon egg white mixture over warm pudding; spread to edge of crust to seal.
  • Bake 12 to 15 min. or until meringue is lightly browned. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate 2 hours or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

CREAMY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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This pudding's creamy texture remains irresistible to kids of all ages. And when made with the freshest cream, best vanilla extract, and finest chocolate, it's heaven.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
6 ounces best-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. In a 4-cup measuring cup, combine 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with milk and vanilla. Whisk 1 cup cream mixture into dry ingredients until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Whisk in remaining cream mixture until smooth.
  • Place saucepan over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and thickens, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add chocolate and cook, whisking until chocolate is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted. Using a 3-ounce ladle, pour pudding into 6 dessert cups. Refrigerate until completely set, about 1 hour.
  • Whip remaining cup of heavy cream to soft peaks, and serve with the pudding.

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Everyone loves chocolate pudding and this easy recipe will put you off box mixes forever.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and egg yolks; add to saucepan.
  • Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high until mixture thickens and is bubbling, 8 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking, 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from heat and pour mixture through sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla until combined.
  • Press plastic wrap directly against surface of pudding to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate 3 hours (or up to 3 days). To serve, whisk until smooth and divide among four small bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g

CHOCOLATE MERINGUE BREAD PUDDING



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The sweet chocolate layer and pretty golden meringue set this bread pudding apart from the rest. We love its custard-like consistency. This is a great dessert for any occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 slices day-old white bread, cubed (about 4 cups)
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Place the bread cubes in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Combine the milk, 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla; pour over bread. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. , Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing meringue to sides of dish. Bake, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until meringue is golden. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

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QUICK CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE



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This recipe comes courtesy of Diane Rasberry of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She says the chocolate filling of this pie is balanced out by the not-too-sweet meringue topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade, unbaked (fitted in a pie plate)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated whole milk
3 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place pie crust in plate on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until crust is golden, about 20 minutes. Cool completely; set aside.
  • Put a fine-mesh sieve over a medium bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan, off heat, whisk together 2/3 cup sugar, the cocoa powder, flour, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Gradually whisk in evaporated milk. Whisk in egg yolks.
  • Place pan over medium heat; whisking constantly, cook until the first large bubble forms, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; whisking constantly, cook 1 minute.
  • Immediately pour mixture through prepared sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour warm filling into baked crust; cover surface directly with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites, remaining 1/3 cup sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon cornstarch until stiff peaks form. Spread meringue on top of filling, right up to edge of crust; bake until meringue is lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 15 g, Protein 7 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Make sure the milk and cream are very cold before you start cooking. This will help the pudding to thicken properly.
  • Don't overcook the pudding. It should be thick and creamy, but not rubbery.
  • Chill the pudding for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the pudding to firm up.
  • Use a kitchen torch to brown the meringue just before serving. This will give it a beautiful golden color and a slightly crispy texture.

Conclusion:

This chocolate pudding with meringue is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It is rich, creamy, and decadent, with a light and fluffy meringue topping. The combination of chocolate and meringue is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made in advance, making it a great option for busy weeknights or special occasions.

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