This chocolate pudding is a family favorite. I like it hot. Jim likes it chilled. We both like it with some whipped cream on top! Bananas or berries make a great topping, too.
And I’m serious when I say it takes ten minutes to make. IN THE MICROWAVE. Yeah!!!! If you’re in a pinch and you have to supply dessert, this is the fastest dessert recipe that doesn’t taste like processed snack food!
I made this video at my dad’s house and he didn’t have any custard dishes, so I had a little fun getting creative with the presentation. Serving pudding in a wine glass makes it extra fancy looking. No one would ever suspect it took ten minutes to make!
Chocolate Pudding Recipe
Serves: 6-8
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Nutrition: 160 calories per serving (when serving 8)
6 g Fat
22 g Carbs
3 g Protein
Ingredients
1/3 cup cocoa
1 cup sugar
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 cup half & half
1 cup milk
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp butter
2 oz Baker’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate (optional)
1 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Whisk together cocoa, sugar, and cornstarch in a microwave safe bowl.
2. Slowly add in the half & half and milk, whisking to get rid of lumps.
3. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
4. Take out and stir. The pudding should start to form. Put back in microwave for 2 minutes.
5. Take out and stir. It should be thick now and very hot.
6. Take out a small amount of the pudding in a small dish and slowly add the egg yolks, whisking gently until egg yolks and pudding are incorporated. Add back into the main pudding bowl and continue whisking.
7. Add butter, almond or vanilla extract, and Baker’s chocolate, if using. The Baker’s chocolate will make it thicker and more chocolatey, but it’s not necessary.
8. Serve!*
*You can microwave it again for another 1-2 minutes after if you’re nervous about the egg yolks. I don’t, but it’s up to your preference. Just take care not to burn the pudding! The more you microwave it, the thicker it will get. If you do microwave it after adding the egg yolks, wait to add the vanilla or almond extract until after your last microwaving.