Rich Easy Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding

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Rich Easy Old-Fashioned Chocolate Pudding
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 17, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of whole milk
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup of cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of butter

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  2. Whisk in the cocoa powder until it is completely blended.
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding comes to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and butter.
  6. Pour into individual serving dishes or a large bowl.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Chocolate pudding was first created in the late 19th century in England.
  • It is believed that the recipe was brought to the US by immigrants in the early 20th century.
  • Chocolate pudding is a popular dessert in many cultures around the world.