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Homemade Chocolate Pudding

October 18, 2017 by [email protected] 8 Comments

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This pudding recipe that will transport you back to childhood.  Homemade chocolate pudding is easy to make and you probably have all the ingredients on hand.

overhead shot of chocolate pudding in a bowl with a spoon holding up a bite.

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I received Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa complimentary but all opinions stated in this post are my own.

This week I thought I would make a rich, chocolate dessert that takes me back to my childhood.  Sundays were spent at my Grandma & Grandpa’s house and dessert was usually a big bowl of homemade chocolate pudding.  Rodelle’s Dutch-processed cocoa gives this chocolate pudding a rich flavor and is easy enough to make your sweet tooth happy.

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  • How do you make homemade chocolate pudding
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  • Homemade Chocolate Pudding
overhead shot of chocolate mousse in a bowl with a spoon in it.

I was very excited to partner with Rodelle in making this recipe for Choctoberfest.  Not only is their baking cocoa versatile for recipes it is also full of good things for you and your family: antioxidants, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamins.  It’s also naturally cholesterol-free Kosher, gluten-free, and non-GMO.  So now on to the recipe!

side view of chocolate dessert in a bowl with a spoon in it.

Ingredients

This quick and easy chocolate pudding recipe has-

  • Sugar
  • Cocoa powder
  • Cornstarch for thickening the pudding
  • Salt
  • Whole milk
  • Butter
  • Vanilla extract

How do you make homemade chocolate pudding

In a medium-sized pan add the dry ingredients: sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt whisk together the ingredients so they are all combined.

Move the pot to the stovetop. 

Measure out 2 cups of milk and whisk it into the dry ingredients.  Turn on the stove to medium heat.  Add the additional 2 cups of milk, butter, and vanilla.

Recipe steps of how to make Homemade Chocolate Pudding.

With the heat going constantly keep the whisk going.  The lumps at the top will eventually disappear so be patient.  Keep stirring until the pudding starts to thicken–this takes about 5-8 minutes so be patient as you need to stay and whisk the pudding the whole time so the bottom doesn’t burn.

chocolate pudding in a pan with a whisk in it.

When you can dip a spoon into the pudding and it coats the back of it you can take it off the heat and put it into serving bowls.  Give the pudding at least 10 minutes to cool down and firm up a little if eating warm.

Serve warm or chilled.  With or without whipped cream.

Don’t like pudding skin?
Cut wax paper to fit or plastic wrap pressed down on the top to prevent the skin from forming.  If you want cold put it into the fridge for about half an hour.

FAQ’s

Can you make this dairy-free?

Sure. Feel free to use your desired dairy-free milk and skip adding the butter to the recipe.

What about making this dark-chocolate pudding?

Yes! Switch out the regular cocoa powder for dark chocolate powder like Hershey’s Special Dark.

And here you are…..

Homemade Chocolate Pudding in bowls ready to eat!

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

overhead shot of chocolate mousse in a bowl with a spoon in it.

Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Less than 10 minutes and a few ingredients to make a homemade chocolate pudding recipe. Chocolate lovers will adore this dessert.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • medium sized pot
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup Rodelle’s Gourmet Baking Cocoa
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cup milk I use whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized pan add the dry ingredients: sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk together the ingredients so they are all combined. Move the pot to the stovetop.
    1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup Rodelle’s Gourmet Baking Cocoa, 1/4 cup Cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Measure out 2 cups of milk and whisk it into the dry ingredients. Turn on the stove to medium heat. Add the additional 2 cups of milk, butter, and vanilla.
    4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • With the heat going constantly keep the whisk going. The lumps at the top will eventually disappear so be patient. Keep stirring until the pudding starts to thicken–this takes about 5-8 minutes so be patient as you need to stay and whisk the pudding the whole time so the bottom doesn't burn.
  • When you can dip a spoon into the pudding and it coats the back of it you can take it off the heat and put it into serving bowls.
  • If eating warm give the pudding at least 10 minutes to cool down and firm up a little.
  • For no skin: cut wax paper to fit or plastic wrap pressed down on the top to prevent the skin from forming.
  • If you want cold: put it into the fridge for about half an hour.
  • Serve warm or chilled. With or without whipped cream. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Be patient when making this recipe. It may seem like it’s taking too long after 5 minutes but it really could take up to 8 minutes or more to reach the right thickness.
  • Don’t like pudding skin? Cut wax paper to fit or plastic wrap pressed down on the top to prevent the skin from forming.  If you want cold put it into the fridge for about half an hour.
  • I like to serve the pudding slightly runny. The longer you let it sit though, the thicker it will get. Once you’ve made it a few times you will start to gauge how you like to eat it.
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Originally published in October of 2017. Updated post in November of 2021 with new photos, same great recipe. 

*Affiliate links are included in this post. Please read my Discloser Policy.

Last Updated on November 17, 2021 by [email protected]

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  1. Allison

    October 18, 2017 at 11:14 am

    YUM I love chocolate pudding! When we were kids, my mom would make it and put a little dollop of cool whip in the middle as a surprise. 😀

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      October 19, 2017 at 12:10 pm

      That sounds so good! I will have to try that.

      Reply
  2. Liz

    October 18, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    Homemade chocolate pudding is one of my hubby’s favorite desserts! Yours looks divine!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      October 19, 2017 at 12:11 pm

      Thank you so much Liz!

      Reply
  3. Wendy Klik

    October 20, 2017 at 5:07 pm

    Thanks for sharing your memories and this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      October 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm

      Thank you so much Wendy!

      Reply
  4. Claudette

    May 5, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Can I use whip cream instead of milk

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 5, 2021 at 4:35 pm

      I would only use the milk, I would think that heavy whipping cream would not be a good alternative.

      Reply

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