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Three finished chocolate pudding cups on a wooden board with a spoon nearby.

Creamy Chocolate Pudding Cups (Easy & Rich)

Silky stovetop chocolate pudding made with cocoa and dark chocolate, chilled in cups for an easy, rich make-ahead dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Milk: 2 cups + 2 tbsp 500 ml
  • Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup 60 g
  • Cornstarch Maïzena: about 1/4 cup (30 g)
  • Cocoa powder: 1/2 cup 40 g
  • Dark chocolate 55% cacao, chopped: 2 oz (60 g)
  • Walnut: about 2 tbsp chopped 20 g, optional (assumption)

Equipment

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  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving glasses or dessert cups
  • Plastic wrap
  • Fine-mesh sieve (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan (off heat), whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder.
  2. Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth.
  3. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and gently bubbling. Whisk 30–60 seconds more for a smooth, glossy texture.
  4. Remove from heat and whisk in the dark chocolate until melted and fully smooth.
  5. Pour into 3 serving cups.
  6. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin.
  7. Chill for about 2 hours, until set.
  8. Top with chopped walnuts (optional) and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 3servingsCalories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 10.5gFat: 19.1gSaturated Fat: 8.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 627mgFiber: 7.2gSugar: 38.8gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 253mgIron: 4.5mg

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Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, add the milk slowly while whisking.
  • If lumps form, strain through a fine-mesh sieve before chilling.
  • Milk swap: 2% works; for dairy-free use full-fat oat milk (set may be softer).
  • Chocolate swap: use 60–70% for a less sweet flavor, or semi-sweet for a sweeter pudding.

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