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Overhead view of pudding in a small bowl topped with whipped cream and crushed oreos.

Dark Chocolate Pudding

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade chocolate pudding
Cook Time: 10 minutes
CHILL TIME:: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 (1/2 cup servings)
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This classic dessert is a rich and decadent dark chocolate pudding that's perfect for any occasion. You can dress it up or keep it simple!
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup (105g) sugar
  • ¼ cup (35g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 3 cups (710ml) whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 6 ounces (170g) bittersweet chocolate; chopped (at least 60%)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Whisk sugar, flour, cocoa, and salt together in a medium saucepan. Whisk in milk and egg yolks until incorporated, making sure to scrape corners of saucepan.
  • Place saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbling over the entire surface (about 7 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter and chopped chocolate until fully melted. Whisk in the vanilla.
  • Pour into a bowl and press parchment paper or plastic wrap against the surface of the pudding to prevent a film from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Notes

  1. STORAGE: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 413IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 1mg