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10-Minute Chocolate Pudding

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My 10-Minute Chocolate Pudding recipe is for when you want something rich, chocolatey and decadent but don't have a lot of time. Whip up a batch anytime!
Homemade Chocolate Pudding - Thee most perfect dessert for chocolate lovers!

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Hi Bold Bakers!

Some of the absolute best things are dead simple. Case in point this recipe for my rich and decadent 10-Minute Chocolate Pudding! When most people think of chocolate pudding they think of the gloopy store-bought version full of fake flavorings, chemicals, and preservatives. Well, this Chocolate Pudding is 100% natural, made of just a few good quality ingredients you most likely have in your cupboard.

How to make 10-Minute Chocolate Pudding

If you’re like me then you cannot say no to chocolate. While other chocolate desserts require a lot of time and effort this Chocolate Pudding could not be easier. Simply made with full-fat milk, a little cornstarch, and high-quality melted chocolate, this dessert is nothing short of magic. The deep chocolate flavor and the amazing texture achieved by just melting good quality chocolate in full-fat milk and thickening with a little cornstarch/cornflour this dessert is so impressive,  yet it takes less than 10 minutes to make.

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How to use cornstarch? What if I don’t have it?

Cornstarch is a really great thickening agent. The best way to use it is first to dissolve it in a little bit of water. By doing so, you prevent the cornstarch from getting lumpy and disrupting the texture of your pudding. If you don’t have cornstarch you can use agar agar instead which is a  plant-based gelling agent. Follow the directions on the pack for agar-agar.

How to serve 10-Minute Chocolate Pudding

I love to serve this Chocolate pudding in individual ramekins or pretty fluted glasses. I top this off with a little extra dollop of whipped cream and shaved chocolate but the truth is it’s good enough to eat straight out of the pot!

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How to store 10 Minute Chocolate Pudding

My favorite thing about this dessert is how fast it can be whipped up and how well it keeps in the fridge. If you have friends or family coming over and want to make a really special dessert but want to put in minimal effort, this is the one. This can be made ahead in a large batch and kept in the fridge, meaning a velvety homemade Chocolate Pudding is just a spoonful away! To save leftover pudding cover it with cling wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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For a few other spins on simple chocolate pudding be sure to check out this recipe for Bailey’s Chocolate Pudding and my Microwave Chocolate Pudding in a Mug!

Chocolate Pudding Recipe

4.44 from 32 votes
My 10-Minute Chocolate Pudding recipe is for when you want something rich, chocolatey and decadent but don't have a lot of time. Whip up a batch anytime!
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
My 10-Minute Chocolate Pudding recipe is for when you want something rich, chocolatey and decadent but don't have a lot of time. Whip up a batch anytime!
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 10 oz (300g) bittersweet chocolate (72% cocoa solids)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch (cornflour, this is the same thing).
  • 2 Cup (16oz / 480g) full fat Milk (you can use low fat too)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the milk and chocolate.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and let the chocolate melt gently.
  • While simmering, mix the cornstarch with 4 teaspoons of water together to form a runny paste.
  • Whisk the cornstarch mix into the chocolate whisking constantly until the mix is thick and smooth.
  • Simmer on very low for about 2-3 minutes until the cornstarch is cooked out. Turn off the heat.
  • Whisk in the vanilla extract and salt.
  • Set aside to cool down. Serve with whipped cream on top.

 

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Rose
Rose
5 years ago

Hello Gemma,
Would it be possible to make this recipe with cocoa powder instead of chocolate chunks?
Thank you, and your recipes are the best!

Cindy Lv
Cindy Lv
3 years ago

Hi,Gemma…
This recipe is really helpful to me. It’s very detailed.
In addition, I want to ask how to know when zhe pudding are ready.
And plz continue to the next coconut icecream recipe, I like that series so much.(LOL, but I’m not a vegetarian, they’re really delicious)
Thank you very much.
Cindy Lv

Ann B Hale
Ann B Hale
1 year ago

Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much Gemma!!!!!!!!!!!

Mary Nanidou
Mary Nanidou
2 years ago

Thank you Gemma!

Debra Denkins
Debra Denkins
2 years ago

Would semi sweet chocolate chips work?

Wilma loach
Wilma loach
2 years ago

Thank you so much for your show . I thoroughly enjoy watching all the recipes especially the baking basics on how to make replacements

Katy
Katy
2 years ago

Great recipe! My son and my husband always ask me for it since I made it first time! Easy, quick and satisfying!!
Thanks Gemma

Debra Denkins
Debra Denkins
2 years ago

Could you use semisweet chips?

Ping
Ping
3 years ago

Hi Gemma, sorry for the many queries – but you’re the only person/website I go to now for all baking occasions!!! Thanks for always replying! I’ve been looking at the chocolate mousse, pudding, pot de creme, soup – what’s the main difference in taste/texture, which is the easiest to get right on the first go as it’s for a special occasion? Thank you so much!

Nancy
3 years ago

Looks great! I will try it for sure

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