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This Simple Chocolate Pudding Recipe is a decadent delight you can whip up with just five ingredients. It has a silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Sprinkle some cocoa powder on top and enjoy this luscious dessert.
This silky chocolate pudding is a wonderful choice for a chocolate dessert that is easy to make and sure to impress. You only need five simple ingredients that you can find in any grocery store, and you can whip up this dessert in a matter of minutes. It is rich, creamy and satisfying and perfect for any occasion.
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What I Love About This Recipe
- It has a smooth, silky, and creamy texture.
- Just five easy-to-find ingredients are needed to make it.
- It can be made in a ramekin or a dessert cup for different shapes.
- To feed a larger crowd, double or triple this recipe and increase the tin size accordingly.
Ingredients
- Milk: Use full-fat milk for this recipe for a rich, creamy flavor. Alternatively, you can use plant-based milk for a vegan option.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: Use good quality cocoa powder for this recipe and sift it before mixing.
- Cornflour: Cornflour is an essential ingredient added to thicken the pudding.
- Sugar: Use granulated sugar to sweeten the dessert.
- Salt: Salt helps balance the sweetness of the dessert
How to Make Simple Chocolate Pudding
- In a bowl, whisk togethercornflour,unprocessed cocoa powder, andmilkuntil combined.
2. In a saucepan, pourmilkandgranulated sugarand mix until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour the chocolate mixture through a sieve into the milk and sugar and stir for3-5 minuteson medium heat until the mixture thickens.
4. Then, pour the thickened mixture into aloaf tin, ramekin or dessert cupand cover it withparchment paper. Let the pudding chill for at least4 hours.
5. Once the pudding has been set, remove the parchment paper and gently use a knife to loosen the sides of the pudding. Then, tip the loaf tin onto a plate.
6. Finally, dustcocoa powderon top and serve this delicious chocolate pudding.
Tips and Tricks
- Unprocessed cocoa powder: select good quality cocoa powder for the best results. Make sure you sieve the cocoa powder to remove lumps in the pudding.
- Make ahead: This pudding can be made the night before and refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Sieve: make sure you sieve the chocolate mixture into the hot milk, as this will remove any lumps and ensure the pudding has a smooth texture.
FAQs
How can I thicken chocolate pudding?
If the pudding is watery, you can thicken it by adding 1-3 teaspoon of cornstarch. The amount of cornstarch you add depends on the thickness of the pudding.
What are the 3 types of pudding?
Puddings can be boiled, steamed, or baked. They are typically made with bread, batter, milk, or even jelly. Some popular types of puddings include custards, curds, blancmange, and jelly.
What is chocolate pudding made of?
Chocolate puddings typically containsugar,cocoa powder,salt, andmilk. A thickening agent such ascornstarch,egg, orgelatinis added to solidify the pudding.
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Simple Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Jen Sim
This Simple Chocolate Pudding Recipe is a decadent delight that you can whip up with just five ingredients. It has a silky smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Sprinkle some cocoa powder on top and enjoy this luscious dessert.
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Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Keyword: chocolate, Chocolate Pudding, dessert, Pudding
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Jen Sim
Equipment
mixing bowl
Saucepan
Whisk
Sieve
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of milk
- 5 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder sieved
- 12 tablespoon of cornflour
- 3 cups of milk
- ¾ cup of sugar
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Combine cornflour, unprocessed cocoa powder, and milk in a bowl, whisking until they’re well mixed. Next, in a saucepan, blend milk and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Strain the chocolate mixture into the saucepan with the milk and sugar, stirring continuously on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until it thickens.
Transfer the thickened mixture into a loaf tin, dessert cup or ramekin, covering it with parchment paper. Allow the pudding to cool and set by chilling it for a minimum of 4 hours.
After the pudding has set, remove the parchment paper and carefully loosen the pudding’s edges with a knife. Invert the loaf tin, dessert cup or ramekin onto a plate.
Finish off by dusting the top with cocoa powder, and your delectable chocolate pudding is ready to be served.
Notes
Cocoa Powder: For optimal results, choose high-quality unprocessed cocoa powder. Sieving the cocoa powder is crucial to eliminate any lumps in the pudding.
Preparation in Advance: You can prepare this pudding a night before and keep it refrigerated until it’s time to serve.
Straining: It’s important to strain the chocolate mixture into the hot milk. This step will help remove any lumps and guarantee a smooth texture for your pudding.
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