Description
Indulge in the nostalgic comfort of homemade chocolate pudding, rich in flavor and creamy in texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend the dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the milk: Slowly pour in milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate chocolate chips and vanilla: Remove from heat, stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Chill and serve: Pour into serving dishes, cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider infusing the milk with flavors like orange or mint, or customize with swirl-ins like peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg