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5 Minute Chocolate Pudding

By Kathi & Rachel

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If you have 5 minutes, this is how I would spend it making this 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.  Its like sex in a cup…and all it takes is 5 minutes.  Think of the time you will save! That should open up say 10-12 minutes a day  week  month right? Maybe I should have called it  Sexy Puddin’.  Ooooo I like that!  (note to daughter – cover your eyes.  Mom is a little crazy today…).

How to make Easy 5 Minute Chocolate Pudding –

  • Pretty simple stuff. Sugar, cocoa, milk and a couple other ingredients you most likely have hanging around. When I was making this I really wanted to jazz it up. Add some raspberries, or shaved chocolate,  but I kept it simple for my peeps!  My peeps like it simple, that much I know and I try my best to deliver!  But,  if you wanted to jazz this sexy pudding stuff up.  I’d say a few chopped maraschino cherries (more sexiness), or whipped cream…um okay…

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!

Now add the milk to your dry ingredients.  Turn on the stove and watch the magic!  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

Hoping you take 5 minutes today for some sweet, sexy pudding…we all need a little pudding in our lives!

Clink!

Kathi

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!
4.72 from 96 votes
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 5 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. Diane Lloyd-Jones says

    April 26, 2021 at 11:22 am

    5 stars
    Just made this for the first time this evening. It was amazing and liked by all the family. In fact they all asked if we could have tomorrow as well. Thank you very much for the lovely recipe.

    Reply
  2. Sue Wilson. says

    April 9, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Can I ask is it 2 and a 1/4 cups of milk….or 2 1/4 cups of milk. Thanks confused 😕

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      April 9, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Hi Sue – I’m not sure what the difference is. Its 2 1/4 cups either way. Two cups plus an additional 1/4 cup. Does that help?

      Reply
  3. Charles says

    February 21, 2021 at 10:10 am

    5 stars
    This was great. My wife wanted a late chocolate dessert, and I didn’t have any cocoa powder so I substituted in a half cup of bittersweet chocolate chips. She loved it. I loved it. Super easy and very delicious

    Reply
  4. Staci says

    January 15, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    How long do you usually chill it before it sets up?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      January 16, 2021 at 6:37 am

      Hi Staci – it should be thick when you pour it out of the pan. It will thicken up a little bit more in the fridge. Make sure you bring it to a simmer and it’s nice and thick before removing from the heat.

      Reply
  5. Mary says

    January 8, 2021 at 10:40 am

    Do you think this would work with heavy cream? I have some leftover from another recipe and I’m trying to find a way to use it!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      January 9, 2021 at 6:41 am

      Oh boy that sounds decadent doesnt it! In short yes it will work. But it will be very thick and very rich! I would suggest half milk and half cream. At least you can rid of half the cream :).

      Reply
  6. Scarlett says

    December 26, 2020 at 9:45 am

    How long does it need to chill? And should I put in the freezer or fridge?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 26, 2020 at 10:44 am

      You can eat it warm or cold!

      Reply
  7. FRed says

    December 25, 2020 at 9:08 am

    MAde this with almond milk and a fancy cocoa powder. SErved warm.
    GREAT!

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 25, 2020 at 9:22 am

      Thanks for the note! I have always wanted to try with Almond milk!

      Reply
  8. Sarah Alexander says

    December 7, 2020 at 11:43 pm

    Hi, love the idea of this recipe. I have tried the entire batch size and it was amazing. What would I need to do if I need to make just 2 servings?

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      December 8, 2020 at 5:53 am

      Hi Sarah – so glad you liked it! If you hover over the ‘serving size’ in the recipe card a slider will pop up and you can adjust the recipe! Kinda cool.

      Reply
  9. Beth says

    July 4, 2020 at 12:16 pm

    4 stars
    Really nice but way too sweet. I think you could use half the sugar. I did use unsweetened cocoa powder as well.

    Reply
    • Kathi & Rachel says

      July 4, 2020 at 9:35 pm

      Hi Beth , sorry you found it too sweet but it is chocolate pudding! You could reduce the sugar by a quarter cup with not much change to the texture. But it is still a dessert by nature and meant to be sweet. It’s pudding! Yum!

      Reply
  10. me says

    June 15, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    3 stars
    at first when the pudding was on the stove for like 10 minutes already, it was still liquid and nothing changed, just milk with coco powder on top. i was really disappointed, but then in 20 minutes after it was on the stove it finally became pudding. the pudding is good, but i hate how it took way longer then just 5 minutes. but now that its done it tastes good and it is pretty smooth so not too disappointing.

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    • Kathi & Rachel says

      June 16, 2020 at 7:12 am

      What you are describing is not a problem with the recipe but that your stove top wasn’t hot enough. You simply need to turn up your element so the liquid comes to a simmer faster. Glad you got to the pudding at the end though!

      Reply
    • Scarlett says

      December 26, 2020 at 9:47 am

      Hi, I have to agree, I tried to cook it for 3 minutes but nothing happened. Even after I chilled it for 24 hours!

      Reply
      • Kathi & Rachel says

        December 26, 2020 at 10:48 am

        Hi Scarlett – you simply need to increase the heat and bring to a simmer. The milk is not hot enough to activate the cornstarch. As soon as it comes to a simmer it will thicken up. Hope that helps!

        Reply
  11. Pam says

    June 7, 2020 at 6:48 am

    5 stars
    This was amazing! So simple and quick dessert with simple ingredients and tastes decadent. Thanks for a classic!! It’s just the right balance of chocolate and sweet.

    Reply
  12. anosalot1234 says

    April 29, 2020 at 5:50 pm

    5 stars
    amazing!! it was guick and easy to make

    Reply
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