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Creamy No-Fail Chocolate Pudding Recipe Easy 2-Minute Dessert

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A quick and easy chocolate pudding recipe that delivers a rich, creamy texture and indulgent flavor in just two minutes. Perfect for a fast dessert fix with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35g), preferably Dutch-processed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (24g)
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 ¾ cups milk (650ml), whole or 2%
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (14g), optional but recommended
  • Optional: ½ teaspoon espresso powder to intensify chocolate flavor
  • Optional: ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (45g) for extra gooey texture

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain.
  2. Add milk gradually: Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly to keep the mixture smooth.
  3. Cook the mixture: Place saucepan over medium heat and whisk continuously. After 4-5 minutes, the mixture will start to thicken and bubble at the edges.
  4. Boil and thicken: Continue whisking for 1-2 more minutes until pudding is thick and glossy. Avoid stopping whisking to prevent burning.
  5. Remove from heat and add flavor: Stir in vanilla extract and butter until melted and incorporated. Fold in optional espresso powder or chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Serve or chill: Enjoy warm immediately or transfer to serving dishes and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and become creamier.

Notes

Whisk dry ingredients thoroughly to avoid lumps. Add milk slowly while whisking to keep mixture smooth. Cook pudding until it bubbles and thickens to activate cornstarch fully. Stir in butter at the end for creaminess and shine. If pudding thickens too much after chilling, whisk in a splash of milk before serving.

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