chocolate pudding

Name: Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) milk (2% or whole); 4 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar (rounded tablespoons); 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 2 - chocolate, semi-sweet squares; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla, pure extract; - cool whip or half-n-half

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Suzanne Larsen

Ankeny, IA

Updated on Feb 13, 2014

My mom made this for us as kids for years. When I got married, it's one of the recipes she gave me. I'm still making it today and it's always a favorite at our house.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups milk (2% or whole)
4 tablespoons granulated sugar (rounded tablespoons)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 - chocolate, semi-sweet squares
1 teaspoon vanilla, pure extract
- cool whip or half-n-half

How To Make chocolate pudding

Step 1

In your mixing bowl, beat one egg with 2 cups milk.

Step 2

Add the sugar, salt and cornstarch and beat until dissolved.
Step 3

Pour the milk mixture into a saucepan.
Step 4

Cook until the semi-sweet chocolate squares are melted.
Step 5

Cook over medium heat until thickened.
Step 6

Remove from the heat and add the teaspoon of vanilla.
Step 7

Pour into individual dishes and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 8

Top each dish of pudding with a spoonful of Cool Whip or a little Half-n-Half. Note: If you decide to eat the pudding while it's still warm, the Half-n-Half makes a great addition.
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