Description
This homemade chocolate pudding is rich, velvety, and unbelievably easy. With just a few pantry ingredients and one saucepan, you get a warm, deeply chocolatey dessert that tastes way better than anything store-bought. Perfect for a quick treat, a cozy night in, or as a base for parfaits and layered desserts.
Ingredients
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or Dutch)
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3 tbsp cornstarch
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¼ tsp fine salt
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2¾ cups whole milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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Optional: 2 oz chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips (for extra depth)
Notes
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Mocha: add 1–2 tsp instant espresso to dry ingredients
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Peanut Butter: stir in ¼ cup smooth peanut butter at the end
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Vegan/Dairy-Free: use coconut milk or oat milk + vegan butter
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Orange Chocolate: add 1 tsp orange zest to the sugar
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Black Forest: layer with cherries + whipped cream