Satisfy your sweet tooth with this rich and creamy dark chocolate pudding. Made with the finest quality dark chocolate, this dessert is a chocolate lover's dream come true. It's velvety smooth and has a deep, intense chocolate flavor that will leave you craving for more. This easy-to-follow recipe takes just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort to create a dessert that is worthy of any special occasion. Whether you enjoy it on its own, topped with whipped cream, or paired with fresh berries, this dark chocolate pudding is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 3/4 cups whole milk
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly pour in the milk while whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chopped dark chocolate until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a large bowl.
- Cover the surface of the pudding with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled and set.
- Serve the dark chocolate pudding chilled, topped with whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.