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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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 223kcal
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