Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups milk of choice OR canned coconut milk
- Heaping 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup sweetener (sugar, pure maple syrup, erythritol, or honey)
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: 3 oz chocolate chips or broken-up chocolate bar
- 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the milk and mix cocoa. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of your chosen milk, heaping 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder, and 1/3 cup sweetener. Heat gently while stirring until warm.
- Prepare cornstarch slurry. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp cornstarch and 1/2 cup milk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Combine and boil. Once the milk mixture is warm, slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Simmer and thicken. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue stirring for an additional minute, allowing the pudding to thicken.
- Add vanilla and chocolate pieces. Turn off the heat, then stir in 3/4 tsp pure vanilla extract and the optional 3 oz of chocolate pieces until the chocolate melts and is fully incorporated.
- Chill to set. Transfer the pudding to a refrigerator-safe container and chill for a few hours or overnight. The pudding will thicken further as it cools, developing a luscious texture.
Notes
- Use Dutch cocoa powder for the best flavor; regular unsweetened cocoa powder may alter the taste.
- Sweetener options can be adjusted based on dietary preferences or needs.
- Chilling time significantly improves pudding thickness and texture.
- Experiment with different milk types like almond, oat, or coconut milk for varying flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
