| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 4 hr 20 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 4 hr |
| Cook: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup natural cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
Instructions
- Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and the cocoa in a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of the milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a bowl. Gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly, until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, and continue whisking until thick, about 2 or 3 minutes more.
- Pour the pudding into 6 small cups. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight until set.
- Just before serving pour the cream into a chilled bowl. Whip the cream with a whisk or a hand held mixer, and continue beating until soft peaks form. Take care not to over-beat the cream or it will be grainy. Serve each pudding with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 271 calorie |
| Total Fat | 16 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 9 grams |
| Cholesterol | 154 milligrams |
| Sodium | 145 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 26 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 grams |
| Protein | 5 grams |
| Sugar | 21 grams |
Reviews
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I used 2 large egg yolks (instead of 3) and melted in some good quality chocolate when I simmered the milk and cocoa. It came out creamy and delicious. I used it as a layer in chocolate pie and would be good on it’s own with whipped cream and berries!
The word to describe this pudding is ‘delightful’. And now I’m mad at my mom for always feeding us pudding from a box. I will never do that to my child.
Perfect, and absolutely delicious. Grainy puddings are not the fault of the recipe but the cook.
I made Tyler’s pudding according to recipe. There were no grainy texture issues, but I did constantly whisk the liquids. The pudding was rich and creamy, and I will make this recipe again. Thank you, Tyler!
Taste is great, but texture of pudding is somewhat grainy. . Tyler Florence’s banana pudding is phenomenal—so I don’t know why this chocolate pudding isn’t as smooth??
The chocolate flavor was a little to strong for me so I added more sugar while it was cooking. Other than that, is was Delicious
A perfect recipe. I added cinnamon just for fun!
Reminds me of my Nana’s pudding from my youth.
Lovely flavor but don’t think it needs 3 egg yolks, if I make it again will use 1 or 2 max.
It was easy to follow, with common pantry items. It’s still hot, so I haven’t tasted it yet, but I’m sensitive to the smell of eggs, and this smells quite eggy to me. 🙁 I hope the taste isn’t off-putting, but I will post an update.