Chocolate Pudding Recipe

overhead view pudding with whipped cream.

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5 from 3 votes

A simple and wholesome treat. Makes 2 large cups.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Chill TIme1

Total Time1 15

Course: Snack

Keyword: chocolate pudding recipe

Servings: large cups

Calories: 675kcal

Author: Katie

Ingredients

4 tablespoons cacao powder or cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
⅔ cups maple syrup 100% pure maple syrup with no added sugars or syrups in the ingredients, see notes for substitutions
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons butter unsalted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients. Add cacao powder, cornstarch, sea salt, and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Whisk all dry ingredients until there are no clumps, and it’s thoroughly combined. Set aside.
Mix wet ingredients. Add milk, maple syrup, and egg yolks to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk the mixture, being sure to break up the egg yolks completely.
Combine. Slowly add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients. Whisk ingredients together as you add, continuing to whisk until all ingredients are fully dissolved and well mixed. This step is crucial to make sure you end up with a nice, smooth consistency.
Heat. Pour the mixture into a medium-sized saucepan. Place over medium heat and continue whisking as it heats up. You want to be careful not to allow your mixture to burn or overcook. This is the purpose of consistently whisking. Cook over medium heat until your mixture thickens, about 4-5 minutes.
Add butter and vanilla. Once the mixture thickens, remove from heat and add the butter and vanilla. Continue stirring until everything is combined and your mixture becomes a thick, pudding consistency.
Cover. Pour pudding into a bowl or container. Add a piece of plastic wrap over the top, allowing the plastic wrap to rest directly on top of the pudding to prevent any skin from forming.
Chill. Refrigerate the pudding for at least an hour before enjoying it.

Notes

If using honey, start with a little less than the recipe calls for, as it tends to be sweeter than maple syrup. If you're using sugar, just add 1/2 cup with the dry ingredients.

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