Making chocolate pudding from scratch at home is easy to do, and makes a creamy for your senses. I like to use both cornstarch and egg yolks, bringing in a little bit of that French custard feel to the pudding. I find that using both gives the pudding the best silky, thick, luscious texture that we all want when we’re eating chocolate pudding!
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Made with precision and care, my Chocolate Pudding is the symbol of comfort desserts, promising to transport you to a world of sweet heaven with each heavenly spoonful.
This recipe is super simple, using only 8 ingredients, and it tastes richer and flavorful. You can enjoy it on its own or use it in parfaits.
I love that this pudding works as a fun treat for kids but can also be dressed up for a fancy dessert when you have guests. Add your favorite toppings to make it as special as you'd like.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Chocolate Pudding
You'll love this Chocolate Pudding recipe for its luscious texture, rich cocoa flavor, and delightful combination of simplicity and indulgence.
Here are a few reasons to fall in love with this recipe:
- Simple and Easy-to-Follow Steps: The step-by-step instructions make this recipe easy to follow, even for those with limited experience in the kitchen.
- Smooth and Creamy Texture: The combination of egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch creates a smooth and creamy base for the pudding.
- Balanced Sweetness: The careful combination of sugar and dark chocolate ensures a balanced sweetness, making the pudding indulgent without being overly sweet.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: The use of dark chocolate and cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavor, providing a decadent taste that chocolate lovers will appreciate.
- Layered Goodness with Maria Biscuits: Placing Maria biscuits at the bottom of each glass ramekin adds a delightful layer to the pudding, offering a contrasting texture and a hint of sweetness.
🧾Chocolate Pudding Ingredients
Here is a list of everything you need and what each ingredient provides:
- Egg Yolks: The egg yolks serve as a thickening agent and contribute to the richness and creaminess of the pudding.
- Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the pudding, balancing the bitterness of dark chocolate and enhancing the overall flavor.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch is a thickening agent that helps give the pudding its desired consistency.
- Vanilla: Role: Vanilla adds a subtle and aromatic flavor to the pudding, enhancing the overall taste.
- Milk: Milk is the liquid base of the pudding, providing moisture and contributing to the creamy texture.
- Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate is the primary source of chocolate flavor and contributes to the richness and depth of the pudding.
- Cocoa Powder: Cocoa powder intensifies the chocolate flavor, making the pudding more robust and satisfying.
- Maria Cookies: Maria cookies provide a layer at the bottom of the ramekins, adding a contrasting texture to the creamy pudding.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Pudding
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and add sugar, whisk until smooth mixture is achieved.
2. In a bowl, blend cornstarch with a small amount of milk, then pour onto the egg yelk blend and mix until a uniform combination is achieved.
3. Incorporate vanilla into the egg yolk mixture and beat until the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
4. Place a saucepan on medium heat and warm the milk until it reaches a temperature just below boiling.
5. Combine chocolate pieces, and cocoa powder with warm milk and stir until the chocolate is entirely melted.
6. Arrange Maria biscuits at the base of individual glass ramekins. Reserve for later use.
7. Gradually pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture while consistently whisking.
8. While stirring continuously, transfer the chocolate and egg mixture into the pan.
9. Heat over medium flame, stirring persistently, until the mixture attains a thickened consistency.
10. Distribute the chocolate pudding into each glass ramekin, allowing them to cool down. then refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
11. Serve it chilled, garnished with a topping of chocolate shavings.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Prepare Ingredients in Advance: Measure and prepare all ingredients before starting. This helps streamline the cooking process and prevents any last-minute scrambling.
Room Temperature Eggs: If your recipe includes egg yolks, ensure they are at room temperature. This helps them incorporate more smoothly with other ingredients.
Whisk Thoroughly: When whisking the egg yolks and sugar, do so thoroughly until the mixture is well combined and slightly pale. This ensures a smooth and creamy pudding base.
Dissolve Cornstarch Completely: When dissolving cornstarch in milk, make sure to whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps. A smooth cornstarch mixture contributes to the overall texture of the pudding.
Constant Stirring while Cooking: Once the chocolate mixture is combined with the egg mixture, stir constantly over medium heat while cooking. This prevents the pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pan and ensures even thickening.
Cook Until Thickened: Pay attention to the thickness of the pudding. It should coat the back of a spoon, and you should be able to draw a line with your finger on the coated spoon. Cooking too little may result in a runny pudding.
Chill Adequately: Allow the pudding to chill in the refrigerator for the recommended time (at least 2-3 hours) or until fully set. This enhances the flavor and ensures a firm consistency.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Here are some commonly asked questions about making homemade Chocolate Pudding:
Chocolate Pudding is made from a mixture of dark chocolate, milk, sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla, carefully combined and cooked to create a smooth and creamy dessert.
No, Chocolate Pudding and Chocolate Mousse are not the same; while both are chocolate desserts, pudding has a denser, custard-like texture and is typically cooked, while the mousse is lighter and often not cooked, incorporating whipped cream or egg whites for a fluffy consistency.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Pudding Recipe From Scratch
Ingredients
- 6 Egg Yolks
- 125 g Sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1 l Milk
- 180 g Dark Chocolate
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 6 Maria Cookies
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and a little milk until cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture over egg yolk mixture and mix well until combined.
- Add vanilla to the egg yolk mixture and beat until combined.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it's warm but not boiling.
- Break the dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add cocoa powder together with the dark chocolate pieces.
- Add the warm milk to the chocolate and stir until the chocolate melts completely.
- Place Maria biscuit in the bottom of each glass ramekin. Set aside.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Pour the chocolate egg mixture into the pan, stirring continuously.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Fill each glass ramekin with the chocolate pudding and let them cool down.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with chocolate shaving on top.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
This is super tempting