Best 14 Chocolate Pudding Recipe Easy Recipes

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Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen preparing complicated desserts? Say goodbye to complex recipes and hello to an easy and delicious chocolate pudding that will satisfy your sweet cravings in no time. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a smooth, creamy, and rich chocolate pudding that will impress your family and friends. Gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking essentials, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more. So, put on your aprons, and let's dive into the world of easy and delectable chocolate pudding.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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MY MOTHER used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but when she found some, she saved enough to make this pudding. I make it now and think of her every time I prepare it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup milk
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Add milk; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes longer. , Stir in chocolate chips; cook and stir until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla. Spoon into dessert dishes. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the pudding with M&M's. My husband likes whipped topping on his and our daughter loves to dip fresh strawberries in hers. -Carrina Cooper, McAlpin, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
OPTIONAL: Sweetened whipped cream and M&M's

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and M&M's.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Easy-to-make homemade chocolate pudding.

Provided by krisyk

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups whole milk, divided
¼ cup cornstarch
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Whisk or stir with a fork until smooth and all lumps have been incorporated.
  • Combine remaining milk with sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat. Slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture. Cook, whisking as needed to prevent lumps from forming, until mixture begins to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chocolate chips and salt. Continue stirring until chips are completely melted and pudding is smooth and thickened, about 7 minutes more.
  • Pour pudding into 1 large bowl or 6 individual bowls. Place plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming; smooth it gently against the surface. Refrigerate for at least 3 to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 31.9 g

CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of the milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
  • Pour the pudding into 6 small cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight until set.
  • Just before serving pour the cream into a chilled bowl. Whip the cream with a whisk or a hand held mixer, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Take care not to over-beat the cream or it will be grainy. Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 154 milligrams, Sodium 145 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 21 grams

NANA'S HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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A rich, silky homemade chocolate pudding made the same way in our family since the 50's. Cooled pudding will form a dark skin on top, which is our favorite part! Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Provided by Chelsea Wagner

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Sift and whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan.
  • Heat saucepan over medium heat. Pour milk in slowly, whisking constantly until incorporated. Cook, stirring often with a metal spoon, until pudding is noticeably thicker and clings to the spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Divide between 4 small bowls and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 210.1 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

QUICK CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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A delicious and quick to prepare recipe. Children and adults will love it.

Provided by Samia

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup dark cocoa powder
1 (4 ounce) bar semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon whiskey

Steps:

  • Stir milk, sugar, and cornstarch together in a saucepan; stirring continually, bring to a boil. Add cocoa powder, chopped chocolate, cinnamon, and whiskey to the milk mixture; cook and stir until thick, about 5 minutes. Pour into a casserole or baking dish.
  • Refrigerate until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 51.9 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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One of the nice things about this easy pudding is you don't have to stand and stir it. This is a must for us at Christmas-at Thanksgiving and Easter, too! I also make it into a pie with graham cracker crust that our grandchildren love. -Amber Sampson, Somonauk, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, heat the milk, butter and chocolate until chocolate is melted (chocolate may appear curdled)., Combine sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle over chocolate mixture (do not stir). Cover and continue to cook in a double boiler over medium-low heat, 20 minutes. With a wooden spoon, stir until smooth. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to dessert dishes., Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. If desired, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HEAVENLY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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A reader from North Devon shares a recipe that's been a family favourite for over 40 years

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert, Dinner

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

100g butter or margarine, plus extra for the bowl
2 tbsp golden syrup
100g dark muscovado sugar
150ml/¼ pint milk
1 egg (large or medium)
1 heaped tbsp cocoa powder
225g self-raising flour , minus 1 heaped tbsp
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
4 tbsp milk
4 tbsp cream
1 tbsp golden syrup
100g good-quality dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Butter the inside of a 1.2 litre pudding bowl and line the base with a disc of buttered greaseproof paper.
  • Melt the butter, syrup and sugar in a saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in the milk and egg. Add the cocoa to the flour, then tip this mixture into the pan with the cinnamon and soda.
  • Pour the mixture into the pudding bowl, cover tightly with foil and steam for 11⁄4 hours. Just before the end, heat the sauce ingredients until melted, stirring all the time.
  • Turn the pudding out (run a knife around the inside of the bowl if necessary) and discard the paper disc. Pour the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2.5 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

HASTY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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This pudding whips up in no time in your microwave... great for when you're craving a quick chocolate fix! Stir in some chopped bananas before chilling for a nutrition boost.

Provided by Debra

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes     Chocolate Pudding Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Whisk in milk a little at a time so the mixture does not have any dry lumps.
  • Place in the microwave, and cook for 3 minutes on high. Stir, then cook at 1 minute intervals, stirring between cooking times for 2 to 4 minutes, or until shiny and thick. Stir in vanilla.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and chill in the refrigerator. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 52.3 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of the milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture.
  • Return to the saucepan to a medium-high heat, and cook, whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
  • Pour the pudding into 6 small cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight until set.
  • Just before serving pour the cream into a chilled bowl. Whip the confectioners' sugar into the cream with a whisk or a hand held mixer, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Take care not to over beat the cream or it will be grainy. Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
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CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 cups whole milk
5 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Make the pudding: Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl.
  • Combine the milk, chocolate and salt in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until the chocolate melts. Gradually pour the hot chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Pour back into the saucepan and stir until thick, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla, then divide among 6 to 8 dessert cups or dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the cinnamon cream: Whip the cream with the sugar in a bowl until it just holds soft peaks; fold in the cinnamon. Serve with the pudding.

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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HERE'S a recipe that satisfies a sweet tooth without any fuss. This wonderful pudding can be served plain or topped with coconut, nuts or whipped cream for a more elaborate finish. -Nora Reidy, Montoursville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa and cornstarch. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into two serving dishes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

CHOCOLATE PUDDING RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: sugar, cocoa powder, cornflour, salt, milk, butter, vanilla extract

Provided by Sirajum Moonira

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup sugar
¼ cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornflour, or cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt in a bowl. Once mixed, add milk
  • and heat mixture on medium heat until thick.
  • Once the mixture is thick, turn off heat and allow it to thicken further on the stove for 1 minute. Stir continuously.
  • Add butter and vanilla. Stir and, once the mixture has cooled, cover with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 55 grams

EASY CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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Everyone loves chocolate pudding and this easy recipe will put you off box mixes forever.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium heatproof bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and egg yolks; add to saucepan.
  • Whisking constantly, cook over medium-high until mixture thickens and is bubbling, 8 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, whisking, 1 minute.
  • Remove pan from heat and pour mixture through sieve into bowl. Stir in butter and vanilla until combined.
  • Press plastic wrap directly against surface of pudding to prevent skin from forming and refrigerate 3 hours (or up to 3 days). To serve, whisk until smooth and divide among four small bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder. This will give your pudding a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
  • Don't overcook the pudding. Overcooked pudding will be thick and grainy. Cook it just until it reaches a simmer, then remove it from the heat.
  • Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. This will allow it to thicken up and develop its full flavor.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings. Whipped cream, chocolate chips, or fresh berries are all great options.
  • Make the pudding ahead of time. Chocolate pudding can be made up to 3 days in advance. Store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.

Conclusion:

Chocolate pudding is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chocolate pudding every time.

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