Description
Rich Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pudding delivers classic comfort with silky chocolate depths that dance across your palate. Creamy homemade goodness brings nostalgic warmth you’ll savor with each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Binding and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Finishing Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chocolate extract (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Craft the egg base by vigorously whisking egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl until they transform into a pale, silky texture. Incorporate cornstarch and 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) of milk, blending until a smooth, lump-free consistency emerges.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, amalgamate granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt with the remaining milk. Gradually elevate the temperature to medium-high, monitoring until the liquid reaches between 180-190 degrees Fahrenheit (82-88 degrees Celsius), observing delicate bubbles forming along the pan’s perimeter.
- Carefully temper the egg mixture by gradually streaming the scorching milk liquid into the egg blend, maintaining constant, vigorous whisking to prevent unwanted curdling or scrambling.
- Transfer the integrated mixture back into the saucepan, continuing to cook over medium-high heat. Maintain persistent stirring until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat while continuing to whisk until the pudding achieves a luxurious, thick consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and introduce chocolate or vanilla extract for enhanced flavor depth. Transfer the pudding into a serving vessel, pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until thoroughly chilled and set, allowing flavors to meld and texture to stabilize.
Notes
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three days, keeping the pudding’s silky texture intact.
- Experiment with garnishes like fresh berries or mint leaves to add a pop of color and freshness.
- Whole milk creates a richer, more luxurious pudding compared to low-fat alternatives.
- Constant stirring prevents egg scrambling and ensures a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Deep cocoa powder transforms this simple dessert into an intensely chocolatey experience.
- Cooling with plastic wrap directly touching the surface stops annoying pudding skin from forming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg