
Sometimes you just want a little chocolate pudding. There is just something so comforting about it. Now, you could run to the store and buy a box of mix. Then all you have to do is stir in the milk and let it sit. Or you can do something that is almost as easy and tastes twice as good. Chances are you have most of the ingredients in your pantry already, and as a bonus you get to sneak a little warm pudding to tide you over until it cools!
In my book those are all wins! This pudding's chocolate flavor is so deep and delicious. I added some instant coffee to really round out the chocolate flavor, though you certainly don't have to.
It is sweet enough, but not too sweet. It is smooth and luscious and a perfect treat that will remind you of childhood while still pleasing your adult pallet.

Making the pudding really isn't hard at all. You just whisk together the dry ingredients, then the cold milk.
This next step is time consuming, but easy. Just get comfortable and ready to hang out over the stove for a little bit.
You want to bring up the temperature of the milk slowly until the pudding is thickened. True, it may take ten or fifteen minutes, but the results are worth it!

Besides you waste time on much sillier things than that!
Just when it seems like it is never going to happen, the mixture starts to thicken. All of the sudden it goes from seemingly a lost cause to really moving fast.
Once it seems like it is reaching pudding consistency, check to make sure it really coats the back of a spoon. All that is left is stirring in the butter and vanilla, a quick taste test and off to the fridge.

See, that wasn't so hard! In addition to being a great snack on its own, it is also a great building block to other treats. I used some in the ghosts in the graveyard trifle to make it extra special.
You could also pour the warm pudding in a baked pie shell and chill it. Top it with some cream cheese whipped cream for an extra special treat!
Yield: 8 Servings

Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Sometimes you just want a little chocolate pudding. There is just something so comforting about it. Now, you could run to the store and buy a box of mix. Then all you have to do is stir in the milk and let it sit. Or you can do something that is almost as easy and tastes twice as good. Chances are you have most of the ingredients in your pantry already, and as a bonus you get to sneak a little warm pudding to tide you over until it cools!
Cook time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules (optional)
- 4 Tablespoons corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3.25 cups milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (coffee or orange liqueur would be great too!)
Instructions
- In a large heavy bottomed saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa, coffee, corn starch and salt. Add 1 cup of the milk and whisk vigorously until smooth. This is your chance to get all the lumps out. Whisk in additional milk.
- Place pan over low heat and whisk VERY frequently for the first five minutes. Be sure to get the edges of the pan, you don't want anything to scald.
- After 5 minutes, start whisking constantly. It is important that you don't lose your patience and turn up the heat, it will thicken.
- Once the mixture is thick enough to really coat a spoon, remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.
- Pour into serving dishes or pie crust. Cover with plastic wrap allowing the plastic wrap to actually touch the surface of the pudding. Refrigerate until chilled through (1-2 hours depending on size of serving dish)
Calories
210.68Fat (grams)
5.29Sat. Fat (grams)
3.01Carbs (grams)
36.76Fiber (grams)
1.04Net carbs
35.72Sugar (grams)
25.02Protein (grams)
4.52Sodium (milligrams)
141.37Cholesterol (grams)
15.59

Hi Carlee,
ReplyDeleteYour homemade chocolate pudding looks so good.
Thanks for sharing the recipe at Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Julie
If I am in the right mood I find stirring pudding or risotto or anything like that to be relaxing and fun... the pudding is a great bonus at the end! Thanks so much for hosting!
DeleteI haven't had pudding in a coon's age. I think I might need to give this a try ;)
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I don't tend to make it much during the spring and summer, so it had been a while for me too! There is something so satisfying about making it from scratch.
DeleteOf all the dessert I make, I have never made homemade pudding. Definitely must try!
ReplyDeleteIt is really easy and so good!
DeleteI am usually a lemon girl, but every once in awhile chocolate is required. :)
ReplyDeleteA little chocolate is good for the soul!
DeleteOh man...this sounds SO amazing! I've pinned it! YUMMY!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you for hosting! Pudding was definitely a childhood favorite of mine so i have to make some every now and then!
DeleteWell THAT looks sinful! LOVE chocolate pudding. I bet it's even better from scratch. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is really good and so easy!
DeleteThis recipe looks so delicious and easy to make! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at Inspiration Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I enjoy making it and really enjoy eating it!! Thanks for hosting!
DeleteSounds fantastic! I love chocolate pudding but definitely don't eat it enough. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeletePudding is definitely one of those simple pleasures. I don't think to make it that often either, but really do enjoy it when I have it.
DeleteHere from Miz Helen's and your pudding looks and sounds like one I would really like.
ReplyDeleteI'll make it for dinner tonight....thanks.
How exciting! I hope you love it!
DeleteHi Carlee, Ooh homemade pudding sounds yummy. Would love for you to come link up with us tonight at 7pm EST at Throwback Thursday link party! Visit us at http://tornadoughalli.com or http://dadwhats4dinner.com to link up! Can't wait to see you there and invite your friends!
ReplyDeleteThanks Quinn, I stopped by!
DeletePinned! Thanks for sharing with us at #Throwback Thursday link party. Please join us again next week and invite your friends to join. Have a great week!
DeleteHomemade chocolate pudding is the best, this looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend?!
ReplyDeleteI think so too, thanks!
DeleteI'm licking my lips right now! Looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be a part of our party. Please stop by and party with us again. The party starts Monday at 7 pm and ends on Friday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
Deleteoh how I love homemade pudding! I have to ration it or else I will eat it all and this pudding looks like I might eat it all before it even makes it to the fridge! This would be perfect in an after dinner parfait for dessert! Thank you for linking up with us at the Tips and Tricks Link Party! I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us this week!
ReplyDeleteI know, I find warm pudding to be super dangerous too! I love the idea of a parfait too. Thank you so much for hosting!
DeleteOOOH! Would this be good in a pie as well? Yummy! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things Link Party!! Come back again!! Pinned!
ReplyDeleteI would certainly think so! It thickened up really nicely, so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Thanks so much for hosting.
DeleteMm mm mm. Chocolate pudding is one of my favorite comfort desserts. That and tapioca. Love this recipe. Thanks for bringing it to #SaucySaturdays.
ReplyDeleteI love tapioca pudding too! Top two puddings for sure!
DeleteLooks so yummy - I'm liking the extra chocolateyness! (and your whisk) :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! It really was good and I love that whisk. You can make it a flat whisk as well!
DeleteHi Carlee, you're a bad, bad lady posting this now! Seeing recipes like this is not going to help me get my sugar consumption in check!... The addition of coffee granules really does bringout the taste of chocolate in a cake without an obvious coffee taste. I do lookforward to trying this recipe. Maybe in a few weeks though.
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I know, I need to get my sugar consumption in check too... maybe next week! ;-)
DeleteYep, I saw this on Twitter and I was like YES, I pretty much want to dive into the bowl! Look delicious and comforting! Stay warm and cozy beautiful friend!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like we are in for a warm up next week. It is supposed to be a whole 35 degrees!! In the meantime I think we should cuddle up under cozy blankies and eat pudding!
DeleteThis looks so rich and lush! I have a chocolate pudding recipe which uses egg yolk and there is too much of effort that goes into making it! I love this! It's so simple and looks so good!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, I love a good custard too. But I do like how simple this one is and soooo scrumptious. Thank you, Deepika!
DeleteYum, I make chocolate pudding and homemade hot chocolate every week but I hadn't thought to put coffee in it, trying that next. Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteJust a little bit really gives that chocolate flavor a boost. I hope you love it!
DeleteI've never made homemade pudding. You're recipe makes me want to give it a try. I think my kids will love it.
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy and creamy and delicious!
DeleteYou had me at luscious and chocolate hehehe. Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! PINNED!
ReplyDeleteIt so creamy and smooth too! So many great adjectives for a fun treat!
DeleteChocolate pudding is worth waiting for! What a delicious recipe. I am craving some now.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is worth the wait! Thank you!
DeleteNothing beats homemade chocolate pudding...NOTHING!!!
ReplyDeleteHa! It is definitely way up there!
DeleteI will have a large serving please, oh my it looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great day and come back soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Sure thing! There is just something so soothing about pudding, isn't there?
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