Introduction to Rich and Creamy Chocolate Pudding
This chocolate pudding is not your typical grocery store pudding cup! It’s thicker and creamier than a mousse, but just as decadent and rich. It’s the perfect quick after-school treat with ingredients you can feel good about, or an indulgent dessert for later. For more delicious pudding, try our Salted Caramel Rice Pudding or our From Scratch Banana Pudding.
Why This Recipe Stands Out
The most silky smooth, indulgent pudding for chocolate lovers everywhere is made with just 5 easily available ingredients. Use semi-sweet chocolate chips or darker to give that deep chocolate flavor, or go with milk chocolate for those with more of a sweet tooth. This homemade pudding is all about that rich, chocolatey goodness that’s smooth as silk.
Ingredient Notes
Butter adds richness and provides a fat to bind with the thickening agent. Cornstarch acts as a thickener, giving the pudding its classic, firm texture. Heavy Cream contributes to the creamy and smooth texture of the pudding. Use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream for that extra luxurious taste. Granulated Sugar sweetens the pudding and balances the bitterness of the chocolate. Chocolate Chips are the primary source of chocolate flavor in the pudding. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, but you can also use milk chocolate chips or go even darker with a higher cacao percentage.
Choosing the Right Chocolate
You need to use high-quality chocolate in this recipe. Semi-sweet chocolate is loved in chocolate pudding, but you can also use milk chocolate, or go even darker with a higher cacao percentage. Favorite brands include Guittard, Ghirardelli, and Lindt baking chocolate.
Pro Tips for Making the Pudding
When it comes to heating milk or cream, gentle and slow is the way to go. If milk or cream gets too much heat, or heats too quickly, it can scorch. Stirring constantly helps prevent scorching because it keeps the liquid flowing so that none of it should be touching the sides of the pan long enough for scorching to occur.
Serving Suggestions
Presentation is key: serve in plastic cups, mini glass jars, champagne flutes, or even small cocottes for an easy, grab-and-go dessert. Keep it simple and give it a light dusting of cocoa powder, or make it fancy with chocolate shavings. Just take a vegetable peeler and use it to shave a chocolate bar into little chocolate curls. Or top with fresh berries for a pop of color. This pudding is also wonderful as a chocolate pie, or layer it with pieces of cake, whipped cream, and your favorite berries in a trifle.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate leftover pudding in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Place a layer of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Freeze leftover pudding in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Conclusion
This 5-ingredient homemade chocolate pudding is a game-changer for anyone with a sweet tooth. With its rich, creamy texture and deep chocolate flavor, it’s perfect for satisfying your cravings. Whether you’re looking for a quick after-school treat or a decadent dessert, this pudding is sure to hit the spot. So go ahead, give it a try, and indulge in the chocolatey goodness!
More Chocolate Goodness
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