Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Homemade chocolate pudding is one of the most satisfying treats you can find. Smooth and rich, warm or cold, chocolate pudding just makes you feel happy. I don’t know what there is about it. It appeals to people of all ages. How long it takes: 20 minutes Equipment you’ll need: saucepan Servings: 4 Have you ever made pudding with a boxed mix? It’s pretty easy, right? Especially if you use a no-cook, instant kind. But would you agree that boxed mixes sort of have an off flavor? I checked a box of name brand instant chocolate pudding and here’s what you’ll find in it: Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Sodium Phosphate, Contains Less Than 2% Of Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Salt, Artificial Color, Mono- And Diglycerides, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1. Yuck! No wonder the box clearly states “Chocolate–Artificial Flavor.” That’s not all that’s artificial in that box. So, homemade it is. Homemade chocolate pudding is perfectly delicious!

About This Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Natural wholesome ingredients. You can’t go too wrong with ingredients like milk, eggs, cocoa, sugar, vanilla, and butter. There isn’t anything artificial in homemade pudding. Easy to make. There are lots of recipes for homemade chocolate pudding. Some recipes use cornstarch to thicken the pudding, other recipes will have you using a double boiler, or tempering the eggs. Nice, but why go through extra trouble and make all those dishes dirty? Why you’ll love it. You’ll love this recipe because it’s easy, it’s made completely in one saucepan, and tastes great. (Plus, it was my grandma’s recipe.)

How To Make Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Mix ingredients in a saucepan. You’ll need one medium sized saucepan. Blend sugar, flour, cocoa, and a pinch of salt in the pan. Add an egg and mix it in well, until the mixture is smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Cook the pudding. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring pretty much constantly. I find that if I walk away for a couple of minutes, the pudding starts to get lumps. Be prepared to stir for about 15 minutes. Does 15 minutes seem alike a long time to stir? Listen to some music or a podcast, or invite someone into the kitchen for a little conversation. Bribe them with the promise of a bowl of chocolate pudding! Stir in vanilla and butter. After the pudding comes to a boil, remove it from the heat, and stir in vanilla and a tablespoon of butter. Pour into bowls and enjoy immediately, or refrigerate to enjoy it cold.

Make It Your Own

Use whatever type of milk you happen to have. Whole milk will make the creamiest pudding, but 2% or non-fat work well, too. I haven’t tested the recipe with nondairy milk. Double or triple the recipe. Make sure you have a big enough saucepan. Make a chocolate pie. Bake a 9 inch pie shell, make a batch and a half of chocolate pudding, and pour the pudding into the baked pie shell. A graham cracker crust works great, too! Refrigerate until firm. For more specific directions, check out my recipe for chocolate pudding pie. Mocha chocolate pudding: Add a couple teaspoons of instant espresso powder to the pudding. Mix the powder with the flour and sugar, blending it in well. Mexican hot chocolate pudding. Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the pudding. Serve it with Mexican chocolate shortbread cookies for a special treat. Be creative with toppings. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle the pudding with chocolate chips, nuts, or top with fresh fruit, like strawberries or raspberries. This crunchy oat topping is really good, too. Not a fan of chocolate? Try homemade vanilla pudding or easy pumpkin pudding.

More Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate Delight – a popular layered icebox dessert with chocolate pudding. Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie (no bake) – rich and delicious! Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe – so easy to make. Best Chocolate Cake Recipe (no eggs or butter) with chocolate cream cheese frosting. Check out my list of 20 easy chocolate desserts!