The classic Chocolate Pudding you loved as a kid tastes even better when it's homemade! This Chocolate Pudding recipe creates a thick and creamy pudding with a silky finish.
Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a medium sized saucepan. Whisk in cold milk until combined.
Turn on heat to medium high and stir constantly until it reaches a boil.
Set timer for 1 minute and boil while stirring constantly.
Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Place in a separate bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place plastic wrap directly against the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
Cool completely (about 1-2 hours) in the refrigerator.
Once cooled, top with optional garnishes and serve.
Notes
Optional garnishes: chocolate flakes, whipped cream, fresh fruit
Store your chocolate pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Because the consistency is likely to change in the freezer, I do not recommend freezing your homemade chocolate pudding.