Easy and Tasty 5 Min Dessert Chocolate Pudding

This rich and Easy to make chocolate pudding recipe is such a treat! Made with wholesome ingredients for a not too guilty pleasure!
Pudding…just the sound of it invokes creamy loveliness. Its like sex in a cup…and all it takes is 5 minutes. Think of the time you will save! That should open up say 10-12 minutes a day week month right? Maybe I should have called it Sexy Puddin’. Ooooo I like that! (note to daughter – cover your eyes. Mom is a little crazy today…).
THE RECIPE
5 Minute Chocolate Pudding
Silky smooth and delicious Esy 5 minute Chocolate pudding! If you make this once, you will make it a hundred times. Wholesome ingredients that come together in a flash for a real treat!
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweeteend cocoa powder like Hersheys Cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 tablespoon butter This just adds a bit of richness and a glossy look. optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
In medium saucepan combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt with a whisk.
- Add milk and continue to whisk. Heat to simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes until thick and bubbly.
- Remove from heat – add vanilla and butter
- Pour into your favorite dessert glass and chill throughly.
Microwave Instructions
Stir together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt in large microwave-safe bowl; gradually stir in milk.
Microwave at HIGH (100%) 7 to 10 minutes or until mixture comes to full boil, stirring every few minutes.
Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into dishes to cool.
DO NOT OVER STIR: A nice consistent gentle whisk will do. Anything more can break down the cornstarch and leave you with a runnier pudding. It will still be good just not as thick.
Serve this with chopped chocolate, cherries, raspberries, whip cream or just straight up!
You can find the full video of the preparation here: https://laughingspatula.com/5-minute-chocolate-pudding/
Nutrition
Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 0.7mg