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5 Minute Chocolate Pudding

By Kathi & Rachel

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Easy 5 Minute Chocolate Pudding This rich and Easy to make chocolate pudding recipe is such a treat!  Made with wholesome ingredients for a not too guilty pleasure!

 

pudding in a cup

Pudding…just the sound of it invokes creamy loveliness.   Creamy and rich but made with simple ingredients.  Sugar, cocoa, milk and a couple other ingredients you most likely have hanging around.

Jazz this simple pudding recipe up with raspberries, chopped maraschino cherries, shaved chocolate or just dive in as is!

How to make Homemade Chocolate Pudding –

Simply whisk together the dry ingredients, add the milk and bringn to a simmer.  Instant easy pudding !

dry ingredients for pudding

 

What kind of milk can I use to make this pudding?

  • We find whole milk makes the smoothest pudding but you can sub 2% in a pinch. When you go to a more watery consistency milk, like skim or a nut milk your pudding will take on a less silky consistency.  It will work, it just won’t be as smooth.   So stick with whole milk with this recipe if you can!

Keep stirring so your dry ingredients don’t clump on the bottom of the pan!  It will thicken up in just a few minutes.

DO NOT OVER STIR:  A nice consistent gentle whisk will do.  Anything more can break down the cornstarch and leave you with a runnier pudding.  It will still be good just not as thick.

PRO TIP: When it starts to bubble let it continue to cook for about 30 seconds or so….at this point you have reached pudding nirvana. It won’t get any thicker!  But it will thicken up nicely when cooled!

add milk to dry ingredients for chocolate pudding

Pour into your pretty little cups and serve either warm or chilled.  This will keep for up to 3 days in your refrigerator.

Cover with plastic wrap to keep the tops from forming a skin while cooling.

pour pudding into pretty glasses

 

Serve this with chopped chocolate, cherries, raspberries, whip cream or just straight up!

More easy chocolate desserts!

3 Ingredient Chocolate Mousse Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Incredibly Easy Chocolate Ganache Tart

 

LET’S EAT!

Kathi and Rachel

Check out this video to see exactly how we make it!

pudding in a cup

5 Minute Chocolate Pudding

Silky smooth and delicious Esy 5 minute Chocolate pudding!  If you make this once, you will make it a hundred times.  Wholesome ingredients that come together in a flash for a real treat!
4.74 from 110 votes
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Prep Time: 1 minute minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kathi @ Laughing Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweeteend cocoa powder like Hersheys Cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon butter This just adds a bit of richness and a glossy look. optional

Instructions

  • In medium saucepan combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt with a whisk.
  • Add milk and continue to whisk. Heat to simmer over medium heat.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes until thick and bubbly.
  • Remove from heat - add vanilla and butter
  • Pour into your favorite dessert glass and chill throughly.

Microwave Instructions

  • Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in large microwave-safe bowl; gradually stir in milk.
  • Microwave at HIGH (100%) 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture comes to full boil, stirring every few minutes.
  •   Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into dishes to cool.  

Notes

Recommend whole milk for the creamiest texture.
DO NOT OVER STIR:  A nice consistent gentle whisk will do.  Anything more can break down the cornstarch and leave you with a runnier pudding.  It will still be good just not as thick.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 0.7mg

 

 

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  1. Neo says

    February 12, 2025 at 1:54 pm

    I made it without cocoa powder and it was quite a bit sweet. I think next time I will add less sugar. 👍

    Reply
  2. Annie Ferreira says

    February 2, 2025 at 4:30 am

    Hi Kathi and Rachel, on a very hot Sunday in Jeffreys by South Africa, I made your Choc pudding for my hubby and myself. I cleaned the pot it was cooked in, wow relishes. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  3. R says

    December 6, 2024 at 10:21 pm

    How long does it take in the fridge to set, I have done nearly two hours and it is still like hot chocolate 🙁

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 7, 2024 at 6:59 am

      It should be thick when you pour it out of the pan. Review the recipe and make sure you added all the ingredients. 3 tablespoons of corn starch is enough to thicken most anything. Sorry it didnt work for you!

      Reply
  4. Robin says

    March 4, 2024 at 7:09 am

    This tasted great and was phenomenally easy to make.

    For all the coffee lovers I recommend substituting part of the milk with an espresso 🙂

    Reply
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