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Creamy No-Bake Chocolate Pudding Cups

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A quick and easy no-bake chocolate pudding recipe that is creamy, smooth, and perfect for any occasion. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (35g) unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) cornstarch
  • 3 cups (720ml) whole milk (can substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
  2. Slowly pour in whole milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
  3. Place saucepan over medium heat and stir constantly until mixture thickens, about 7-10 minutes.
  4. Simmer and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out cornstarch taste and set pudding. Add a splash more milk if too thick.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in softened butter and vanilla extract until smooth and shiny.
  6. Pour pudding into individual serving cups or ramekins and cover surface with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
  8. Optional: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and dollop on top before serving. Garnish with chocolate shavings, berries, or nuts if desired.

Notes

Whisk constantly to prevent lumps and sticking. Use full-fat milk for best creaminess. Cover pudding surface with plastic wrap to avoid skin. Cooking over a double boiler can prevent scorching. If lumps form, blend or whisk vigorously after cooking.

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