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Chocolate Pudding

Silky, old-fashioned chocolate pudding, rich with butter and melted dark chocolate.

Total time
15 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
Chocolate Pudding
As seen on Episode 196

The preparation

7 steps, about 15 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Mix cornstarch, cocoa, salt, and sugar

  2. 02

    Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth

  3. 03

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly

  4. 04

    Bring to a simmer until thickened

  5. 05

    Remove from heat, add vanilla, butter, and chocolate

  6. 06

    Pour into serving dishes

  7. 07

    Chill until set

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Whisk constantly as it heats and comes to a simmer, scraping the bottom so the cornstarch doesn't clump or scorch. If you don't want a skin on top, press plastic wrap right onto the surface while it chills.”

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