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Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding

This recipe uses evaporated milk, sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and vanilla extract to create a decadent chocolate pudding. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, diluted with an equal amount of water 1 cup total liquid
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together the diluted evaporated milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and flour until smooth.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Pour the pudding into serving dishes and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Storing your Chocolate Pudding
Chocolate pudding can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
 
Tips and Variations
  • For a richer chocolate pudding, you can use heavy cream instead of evaporated milk.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the pudding to enhance the flavor.
  • You can flavor the pudding with different extracts like almond, rum, or coffee.
  • Once the pudding is cool, you can fold in whipped cream for an extra decadent treat.
 
Serving Suggestions
  • Serve chocolate pudding cold on its own or topped with whipped cream, a maraschino cherry, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
  • You can also use chocolate pudding as a layer in parfaits or trifles.
Keyword chocolate, chocolate pudding, pudding