Homemade Chocolate PuddingBeginner
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding

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Homemade chocolate pudding is a smooth and creamy dessert made from milk egg yolks sugar and starch enriched with cocoa or chocolate. It has deep chocolate flavor natural texture and glossy finish without artificial additives. Pudding thickens gently during cooking and stays silky when stirred continuously. It can be served warm for a softer texture or chilled for a firmer consistency

By Karel R.
Total20 mins
Prep10 mins
Cook10 mins
Servings2
DifficultyBeginner

Preparation

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  1. Pour about 1 1/2 cups of milk into a saucepan and heat gently until hot but not boiling.Warm milk helps pudding thicken evenly without curdling.

  2. In a bowl whisk remaining milk with egg yolks sugar potato starch and cocoa powder. If using chocolate instead of cocoa dissolve chocolate in hot milk before combining.

  3. Pour egg mixture slowly into hot milk while stirring constantly. Keep heat low to medium and stir without stopping so pudding thickens smoothly.

  4. Cook for a few minutes until pudding becomes thick glossy and fully smooth. Remove from heat as soon as desired thickness is reached.

  5. Add vanilla extract and stir well to balance chocolate flavor.

  6. Pour pudding into bowls or cups. Add favorite fruits, jam or whipped cream. Serve warm or let cool and refrigerate until set. ENJOY!

Cook’s note

Continuous stirring is key for smooth texture
Low heat prevents burning and grainy consistency
Pudding thickens further while cooling
Best consumed same day or next day after chilling

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