Here’s a simple, classic chocolate pudding you can make on the stovetop 🍫
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk (whole is best)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter or dark chocolate (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and just starts to bubble (about 5–7 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and butter/chocolate if using.
- Pour into bowls. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface if you want no skin.
- Chill 1–2 hours, or eat warm.
Optional toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
- Crushed cookies
- Fresh berries
If you want, I can give you a vegan version, a microwave shortcut, or a super-rich French-style pudding.
