Best 8 How To Make Chocolate Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic of homemade chocolate pudding, a dessert that captivates taste buds with its rich, velvety texture and symphony of chocolate flavors. This culinary delight, crafted from simple pantry staples, transforms into a luscious treat that satisfies cravings and evokes nostalgic memories. Our curated collection of recipes offers a range of variations, each tailored to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the classic stovetop method to the convenience of microwave and slow cooker options, these recipes cater to every kitchen setup and time constraint. Additionally, we present gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free alternatives, ensuring that everyone can savor the delectable pleasure of chocolate pudding. Embark on this delectable journey and discover your perfect recipe for an unforgettable chocolate pudding experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Although store-bought chocolate puddings are actually pretty decent in terms of flavor and quality, I absolutely love to make my own chocolate pudding

Categories     dessert     main dish     snack

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Large Egg Yolks
2 tbsp. Cornstarch
2 c. Whole Milk, Divided
1/2 c. Sugar
1/4 c. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
2 tsp. Chocolate Extract (or Vanilla Extract)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks for about 60 seconds until light yellow and increased in volume, then whisk in the cornstarch and about 1/4 cup of the milk. Once smooth and incorporated, set aside.Place the sugar, cocoa, salt, and remaining milk in a saucepan, and bring to a scald over medium-high heat, which is when the liquid is about 180-190ºF. This is before the mixture comes to a boil, and in this stage you will see little bubbles start forming on the sides of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and, while whisking constantly, dribble the hot cocoa into the egg cornstarch mixture very gradually. We are tempering so we don't scramble the eggs. Pour everything back into the saucepan and cook over medium high heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue whisking for a couple minutes until the pudding is thickened.Remove the pudding from the heat and stir in the chocolate or vanilla extract. Pour the pudding into a bowl and press plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding so a skin doesn't form. Refrigerate for an hour or two until chilled. Serve and enjoy!

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Easy-to-make homemade chocolate pudding.

Provided by krisyk

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups whole milk, divided
¼ cup cornstarch
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk or stir with a fork until smooth and all lumps have been incorporated.
  • Combine remaining milk with sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Cook, whisking as needed to prevent lumps from forming, until mixture begins to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chocolate chips and salt. Continue stirring until chips are completely melted and pudding is smooth and thickened, about 7 minutes more.
  • Pour pudding into 1 large bowl or 6 individual bowls. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming; smooth it gently against the surface. Refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of the milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
  • Pour the pudding into 6 small cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight until set.
  • Just before serving pour the cream into a chilled bowl. Whip the cream with a whisk or a hand held mixer, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Take care not to over-beat the cream or it will be grainy. Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 154 milligrams, Sodium 145 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 21 grams

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. This is a must for us at Christmas-at Thanksgiving and Easter, too! I also make it into a pie with graham cracker crust that our grandchildren love. -Amber Sampson, Somonauk, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat the milk, butter and chocolate until chocolate is melted (chocolate may appear curdled)., Combine sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle over chocolate mixture (do not stir). Cover and continue to cook in a double boiler over medium-low heat, 20 minutes. With a wooden spoon, stir until smooth. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes., Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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MY MOTHER used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but when she found some, she saved enough to make this pudding. I make it now and think of her every time I prepare it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup milk
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add milk; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes longer. , Stir in chocolate chips; cook and stir until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Spoon into dessert dishes. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING MIX



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By keeping a batch of this mix on hand, I can easily make pudding just for myself. Plus, it's relatively low in fat. Everyone who tries this creamy concoction prefers it to any pre-made package pudding.-Lois Miller, New Paris, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 12

PUDDING MIX:
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
PUDDING:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Pudding Mix (above)
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
Whipped topping and baking cocoa, optional

Steps:

  • Combine mix ingredients; store in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Yield: 1-3/4 cups mix (7 batches of pudding)., To make pudding: Combine water and mix in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and extract. Pour into a serving dish. Serve warm or chilled; top with whipped topping and sprinkle with cocoa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups whole milk
5 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Make the pudding: Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl.
  • Combine the milk, chocolate and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the chocolate melts. Gradually pour the hot chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and stir until thick, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, then divide among 6 to 8 dessert cups or dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the cinnamon cream: Whip the cream with the sugar in a bowl until it just holds soft peaks; fold in the cinnamon. Serve with the pudding.

THE EASIEST CHOCOLATE PUDDING CAKE



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This cake is made with chocolate cake mix and pudding. It is so easy and so moist. This is also good if you use peanut butter chips

Provided by Mary

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Chocolate Cake

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3.5 ounce) package non-instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups milk
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large saucepan combine the non-instant pudding mix with 2 cups milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding is thickened. Remove from heat. Pour the dry cake mix into the saucepan and mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 200.6 mg, Sugar 15 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent the pudding from scorching.
  • Whisk the milk and cornstarch mixture constantly until it thickens to avoid lumps.
  • Remove the pudding from the heat as soon as it thickens to prevent overcooking.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips immediately after removing the pudding from the heat to allow them to melt and evenly distribute.
  • Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap directly to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Chill the pudding for at least 2 hours before serving to allow it to set properly.
  • Serve the pudding with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh berries for a delicious and decadent dessert.

Conclusion:

Chocolate pudding is a classic and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious and creamy chocolate pudding at home. Whether you serve it as a standalone dessert or use it as a base for other desserts, chocolate pudding is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious results!

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