Creamy Chocolate Pudding

Submitted by Whisper

"This smooth, rich pudding, lower in fat than many recipes, has many variations. For chocolate almond, chocolate rum, or chocolate mint pudding, simply add either 1/4 tsp almond or rum extract, or 2 drops of peppermint extract along with the vanilla. Yum!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 cups skim milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch, cocoa, and sugar.
2. Mix well.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring to dissolve cornstarch and cocoa.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil.
5. Continue to cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring,.
6. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
7. Spoon pudding into 4 custard cups.
8. Chill.

Reviews

[smadie3]

I don't know what I did wrong, the pudding became very gelatanous after I cooked it. It had a good flavor though, just a weird consistency.

 

[Chef Gemma919]

Awesome!! Although I do double the vanilla and much prefer it that way. Have made it both ways but double vanilla is best !! Thank you !!

 

[55tbird]

Very good! I used the microwave to cook it.

 

[StacyMD187373]

This was a good basic recipe; nice to make instead of the boxed pudding. It turned out quite thick; took quite a while to boil. But tasted great and was easy to make ahead for dessert.

 

[mikey ev]

This is delicious! I took a few suggestions from the other comments, so I made it exactly as it says (scaled down to 1 serving) but added a dash of cinnamon, a little extra splenda, and about 1/8 tsp of espresso powder. It came out great, especially with the Cool Whip on top. And it is surprising how mild the nutrition facts are, it seems so indulgent. Thanks!