Creamy homemade chocolate pudding made with unsweetened chocolate, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla. Chill until cold and serve with optional whipped cream and pecans.
Helpful Tips
- Measure the ingredients before heating the chocolate mixture.
- Allow enough chilling time for the pudding or torte to set before serving.
THE RECIPE
Classic Chocolate Pudding
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Chill2–3 hours
Yield4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the chocolate and 1 1/2 cups milk in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl. Blend in the remaining 1 cup milk and the egg yolks. Gradually stir this mixture into the chocolate mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and add the butter and vanilla. Pour into a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until cold. Just before serving, garnish with sweetened whipped cream and pecans, if desired.
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