Chocolate Pudding from Scratch

How to make chocolate pudding from scratch is that old-fashioned , creamy goodness recipe you've been looking for like grandma used to make. Storage: You’ll want to keep chocolate pudding from scratch covered in the refrigerator. It will last 3 to 6 days.

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Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, stir together sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.

Step 2

Over medium heat, stir in milk. Bring the pudding mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, unil the pudding thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.

Step 3

Remove pudding from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla until butter dissolves.

Step 4

Let cool. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Step 5

Make sure you mix the first four dry ingredients well. I use a whisk to make sure they are properly combined. This prevents lumps from forming.

Step 6

You don’t want to cook your pudding on a higher heat than medium. Don’t hurry the process after it boils, give it 2-3 more minutes to cook, constantly stirring.

Step 7

For a richer chocolate taste, heap the tablespoons of cocoa powder.

Step 8

If you want to avoid having the layer of skin that forms at the top of pudding, place a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface of pudding in the bowl. This prevents the skin.

Step 9

Let the pudding cool on the counter for 10 minutes or so before putting in the refrigerator.

Step 10

If you think the pudding is too sweet, reduce sugar to 1/3 cup.

Step 11

Use whole milk or 2% milk, otherwise your pudding will be too thin.

Step 12

If you have a tendency to burn things (like me), use a double boiler instead of placing your saucepan directly on the heat.

Step 13

To make your bowl of pudding even more delicious, stir in fruit like raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries.

Step 14

Crush your favorite cookies and sprinkle the crumbs on top of the pudding for a fun add-on.

Step 15

Chopped candied nuts add a little crunch to your bowl of pudding.

Step 16

For a festive touch, you can add sprinkles to the pudding to celebrate a beautiful day.

Step 17

Mini chocolate chips would add a fun twist to your pudding.

Step 18

You can add drizzles of chocolate sauce, caramel, or even strawberry sauce to take your chocolate pudding up a notch.

Step 19

Shave milk, white, or dark chocolate on top of your pudding.

Step 20

I know someone that likes to add Kettle corn to the top of her chocolate pudding for a sweet and salty topping.

Step 21

How about sprinkling your favorite spice on top of your pudding? Cinnamon and nutmeg are a couple of options.

Step 22

I love it when you get served pudding in a cup, and there’s a cookie sitting on the rim. Simply cut a cookie half-way up and slide it on the edge of the rim.

Step 23

You can spoon a little cherry filling on top of the chocolate pudding for a beautiful contrast in color.

Step 24

Layer homemade pudding with pieces of pound cake and cookie crumbs. Top with whipped cream.

Step 25

How about adding some jam or marmalade to your pudding? A little more sweetness in life never hurt anyone.

Step 26

I like to use ramekins to serve pudding. You can find my favorite ramekins here.

Step 27

You could also use clear glass drinking glasses to serve this chocolate custard pudding and top with whipped cream.

Step 28

Small mason jars are the perfect vessels for old-fashioned chocolate pudding.

Step 29

If you have a fun collection of mugs, you can also serve your pudding in those.

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