Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Homemade chocolate pudding is a creamy and decadent dessert. It's silky and smooth and oh so easy to make!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Andrea

3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 cup whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
4 oz semisweet chocolate OR bittersweet dark chocolate, chopped (I used a Ghirardelli baking bar)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

In a medium heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Pour in the milk and cream, whisk together.
Set saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk frequently as the mixture warms. After 3 minutes, turn heat up to medium. Continue whisking for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Let the mixture come to a gentle boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and continue whisking. Add the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla.
Immediately add the chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the pudding into a medium size bowl. Let the mixture cool at room temperature for 20 minutes, whisking every 5 minutes or so. (You can speed up this process by putting this over and ice bath)
Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Place in the refrigerator to cool for 4-5 hours before serving. Top with homemade whipped cream and sprinkles or chocolate shavings, if desired.