Homemade Chocolate Pudding

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Add half a cup of sugar, a third cup of cocoa powder, and three tablespoons of cornstarch to a pot.
  2. 2Whisk all the dry ingredients together.
  3. 3Slowly whisk in two cups of milk, pouring a little bit at a time and whisking to remove clumps, until all the milk is incorporated.
  4. 4Bring the mixture to medium heat on the stove, slowly, stirring occasionally until it thickens.
  5. 5Once thickened, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of butter and about a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  6. 6Mix the butter and vanilla extract into the pudding.
  7. 7Fill six 4 oz jelly jars with the homemade chocolate pudding.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 0.33 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

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Tips

  • Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to avoid clumps.
  • Slowly whisk in milk to prevent lumps.
  • Be aggressive when whisking to ensure smooth pudding.
  • Slowly bring milk mixture to medium heat to prevent scorching.
  • Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent burning to the bottom.
  • Watch carefully as the pudding thickens to avoid burning.