Chocolate Pudding for One
Satisfy your chocolate cravings in minutes with this rich and creamy Chocolate Pudding for One! Made with pantry staples like cocoa powder, sugar, and cornstarch, this single-serving dessert is the ultimate quick and easy treat. With just 5 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a smooth, velvety pudding that’s perfectly portioned for one. Flavored with a hint of vanilla extract and customizable with whipped cream or shaved chocolate as an optional garnish, this indulgent recipe is ideal for a cozy night in or a quick pick-me-up. Whether you enjoy it warm or chilled, this homemade chocolate pudding delivers decadent flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for solo dessert lovers and those seeking no-fuss indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 Pinch of salt
- 0.75 cup Milk (preferably whole milk)
- 0.25 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 serving Optional: Whipped cream or shaved chocolate for garnish
Instructions
In a small saucepan, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
Slowly pour in the milk while continuing to whisk to ensure the dry ingredients dissolve without clumping.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
Once the pudding thickens and starts to bubble lightly, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional minute while stirring constantly.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the pudding into a serving bowl or ramekin and allow it to cool slightly. For warm pudding, serve immediately. For chilled pudding, cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Optional: Top with whipped cream or shaved chocolate before serving for an added touch of indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.7 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 220 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 224 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
