Description
Hearty pioneer woman chocolate pudding brings rich, creamy comfort straight from classic American kitchens. Homemade dessert delivers silky chocolate indulgence with simple ingredients and nostalgic warmth you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps (16 g) cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tsp chocolate extract (or vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Egg Base Preparation: Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl until pale and silky. Blend cornstarch and milk into the yolks, creating a smooth, uniform mixture without lumps.
- Liquid Foundation: Combine sugar, cocoa powder, and salt with milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Heat to medium-high, monitoring temperature until delicate bubbles emerge around the pan’s edges, reaching 180-190 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Tempering Process: Slowly stream the hot milk into the egg mixture while whisking continuously, preventing curdling and ensuring a homogeneous blend. Return the combined liquid to the saucepan, cooking over medium-high heat.
- Thickening Stage: Stir persistently until the mixture reaches a rolling boil, then reduce heat. Continue whisking until the pudding transforms into a luxurious, spoon-coating consistency. Incorporate chocolate or vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Cooling and Setting: Transfer pudding to a serving dish, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, allowing the dessert to chill completely and develop a rich, smooth texture.
Notes
- Whisk Vigilantly: Constant, aggressive whisking prevents egg scrambling during tempering and ensures a smooth, silky pudding texture.
- Temperature Precision: Use a digital thermometer to hit the exact 180-190°F range for perfect milk and egg integration without scorching.
- Skin Prevention Trick: Press plastic wrap directly onto the pudding’s surface while cooling to block air exposure and eliminate undesirable skin formation.
- Flavor Enhancement: Optional chocolate or vanilla extract can elevate the pudding’s depth, adding subtle complexity to the rich chocolate base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg