Homemade Chocolate Pudding Recipe

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2013 by MousieB

I thought that this was a good chocolate pudding recipe. I quartered the amounts and it made a good amount for one person. I didn't include the butter, vanilla or salt, as I thought they were superfluous. ome people have been having trouble with setting the pudding - you don't need to premix the dry ingredients with the milk before putting them in the saucepan, just keep stirring while the milk is heatiing up and they will eventually dissolve. After the mixture starts to bubble, keep cooking for a minute or two more, stirring constantly so it doesn't stick on the bottom. You might have to turn down the heat slightly if it starts to get away from you. After chilling, the pudding I mafe wasn't as thick as the sort that you get in a pudding cup or the box sort, so if you need it thicker (eg youre putting it in a pie or you just want it thicker), just increase the amount of cirnflour by a tablespoon or two. I thought the flavouur/level of sweetness was nice and chocolatey, and quite sweet but not overly so.

Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2013 by khmcrm222

I wish I would have read the reviews before I made this. Since the average rating was high, I assumed it would be good. It was horrible. It never set and didn't taste very good at all. I just wasted 4 cups of good milk. Next time I'll read the reviews before I choose a recipe to try.

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2013 by christel2go

Instructions are not complete! In order for the pudding to actually thicken one needs to cook it much longer and do some tweaking. First you should mix the cornstarch with half cup of water, making a paste. Then add it in. Also, adding 2 egg yolks is a great fix. Boil.. turn down the heat to medium and stir until thick (pudding coats back of spoon). It will reduce down a bit so you might want to double the recipe. Let it cool for a bit then put it in the fridge overnight...comes out perfect! Or, if in a hurry you can put some in bowls and stick them in the freezer for 10-30min (depending on what temp you like your pudding).. and enjoy! (Also, I cut down the sugar by half and it was still a little too sweet for our taste.)

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2013 by Ewokman70

Sorry to be a Debbie downer but this recipe never set, was extremely bitter and I would not serve this to anyone. I followed your instructions exactly.

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2013 by PACountryGirl

Recipe halves well and is very tasty.

Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2013 by RubyButter

It looks very delicious.

Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2012 by pamdevone

The flavor was good, but my pudding never set. It was liquid like chocolate milk, even after I refrigerated it overnight.

Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by kaly_ab

It is just fantastic, Nice flavor and easy to whip up with common pantry ingredients! Can not wait to try it in a chocolate cream pie.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2012 by avwiggy

Oh my wow. This pudding recipe is flippin awesome!! but i did tweak it just a bit. I only used 1/2 c sugar, used flour instead of cornstarch (didnt have any lol) and added 1 tbsp of honey, and about 12 hershey kisses with carmel centers. and my family just loves it! yall r wonderful!

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2012 by kelly-dawn

So easy to make. I like dark intense chocolate, so I added extra cocoa and vanilla and it was perfect!

Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2012 by Foreverdixie

I LOVE pudding! It is so yummy and this recipe is perfect. My siblings love it when I make this pudding. I used half white sugar half coconut sugar the second time I made it and it was just as sweet.

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2012 by dlb62

P.S. Left out the M&M's though...I like my pudding creamy not chunky!

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2012 by dlb62

I (accidently) added about 1 tablespoon more of the cocoa...great accident though! Loved the pudding!

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by delpgang

I would not put so much salt next time. Maybe just a pinch. And I cut the sugar to 2/3 cup.

Reviewed on May. 30, 2012 by buseemom

This is SO much better than the box you buy at the store as well as the microwave recipe that I tried from YOUR competitor!

Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by DebeeF

This is easy and so delicious. Will be added to my favorite recipes!

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by mrsbates

Sorry to be so critical with the star rating, but this simply just didn't "cut the mustard" for our family. On an up note, it was simple to prepare....

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2011 by jmkasprak

It turned out so smooth, and had a rich chocolate flavor. A box mix is quicker, but this is definitely better.

Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by eli05

My family thought that chocolate was a little too strong. Next time I think I'll cut that back a little bit, but it was good.

Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2011 by ChgoGrl

Delicious! Just made a batch right now because I was craving something sweet, but didn't have anything around. Super easy to make (no more trouble than a box, really). Added a splash of milk and ate a cup warm. Thanks for sharing the recipe! Wish I had M&M's I'm sure that's yummy, too!

Reviewed on May. 19, 2011 by dotsop

This pudding is so wonderful. I used it to spread over a crepe and topped that with strawberry sauce and whipped cream. Yum!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by tsinlyndon

Used as a pie filling for Valentines day. Oh my goodness was it ever tasty!!

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by nelda h. till

My husband and I love this pudding. I added sweet flaked coconut (about a cup) but left off the M & M's. There is probably no limit to the variations you could use. Can't wait to serve it to our grandchildren, since they are big chocolate lovers.

Reviewed on May. 25, 2010 by jcmet

This is the same recipe my mother always made. She called it Corn Starch Pudding. Better than ANY of the store bought puddings

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by kknepper

great home made taste, loved it, kids really enjoy it served with whipped cream,sprinkles as well.

Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by nicestofthedamned

Oh my this is way better than anything I bought in a cup, and I used to dislike pudding. Best of all its easy too!

Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2008 by Mayzr97

I must have made this 4 times a week when I was pregnant last winter - very good my 14 year old daughter even likes to make it. Very good! We never had leftovers!

Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by NJ_mommy_1

This is a great recipe! Especially if you don't want all the preservatives that a boxed pudding would give you. I have made this recipe 3 times and will continue to use it! Thanks!!!