Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding

This Homemade Chocolate Pudding is the best dessert recipe. It is loaded with chocolate flavor with amazing creamy texture.

If you love pudding also try Tapioca Pudding and Chia Pudding.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe for chocolate pudding is the best chocolate pudding recipe that is perfect to serve for any occasion. This creamy chocolate pudding is delicious served topped with whipped cream or fresh fruit.

This pudding is easy to make with simple ingredients and my kids favorite dessert. In fact, you probably already everything you need to make this for a last minute dessert.

Ingredients

• Sugar – We used granulated sugar
• Cocoa Powder – Make sure to get the unsweetened cocoa powder
• Cornstarch – Check to make sure you are using fresh ingredients
• Salt – We used regular salt
• Milk – We love using whole milk
• Butter – Unsalted butter is what we use
• Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor

The ingredient list is really simple. I love knowing exactly what I am giving my family. You won’t find any hard to pronounce ingredients in this homemade chocolate pudding recipe. Scroll to the bottom to see the recipe card.

Substitutions and Variations

• Chocolate Chips – Mix semisweet chocolate chips in the pudding and they are even delicious on the top while serving. You can use dark chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate or chocolate shavings as well.
• Egg Yolks – To add creaminess and thickness to the surface of the pudding, add in an large egg yolk.
• Milk – You can easily substitute the milk if you prefer. To keep with the rice and creamy texture, use coconut milk, almond milk or heavy cream.

How to Make Chocolate Pudding

Step 1 – First, in a bowl or small pot whisk together sugar, cocoa, corn starch and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium pan.

Step 2 – Now, pour in the milk and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly while it bubbles. Allow the mixture to cook for 2 minutes while continue to whisk. This will make your kitchen smell heavenly. Then reduce the heat and whisking constantly and allow to simmer.

Step 3 – Remove saucepan from them heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and vanilla.

Step 4 – Transfer to serving dishes with a large spoon and chill in the fridge.

Recipe Tips

• Combining Ingredients – Make sure to stir constantly until the pudding are combined and while it is boiling. Allow it to cook for at least 2 minutes.
• Chill Pudding – Once you have placed in serving glasses, allow the pudding to set for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Cover Pudding – Before placing pudding in the refrigerator, make sure to cover the pudding. This prevents a skin from forming on the pudding.

How Long does Homemade Pudding Take to Set?

I like to refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the pudding plenty of time to set. Cover to prevent skin from forming on top of the pudding.

How to Serve Chocolate Pudding

There are many ways to serve this chocolate pudding. Because of the simple ingredients we make this pudding for many occasions.

• Place in fun glasses topped with homemade whipped cream.
• Place in a large bowl and take to your next potluck.
• Perfect to serve for a birthday party.
• Serve with strawberries and raspberries for added flavor.

How to Store

Place leftover pudding in a container that is covered with plastic wrap. If stored properly the pudding will last about 3 days.

Add your favorite topping and serve in a fun glass.

How Long does Homemade Pudding Last

If stored properly homemade chocolate pudding will last about 3 to 4 days. Honestly, it may last a day in my house because of how delicious it is.

More Fun Snack Ideas

If you like this easy snack idea, then you have to try some of our other delicious snacks:

• Caramel marshmallow popcorn recipe
• Baked Apple Chips

Don’t forget to check out all our After school snacks.