Desserts, No-Bake Desserts
Desserts & Sweets
Yield: 1.5 cup
Author: Tammy Nichols
Dark Chocolate Pudding - Master Cookbook Recipe # 288

Dark Chocolate Pudding - Master Cookbook Recipe # 288

This homemade Dark Chocolate Pudding is a rich, velvety delight that far surpasses any store-bought mix. While it's the star "tunnel" inside Tammy’s Tunnel of Fudge Cake, it’s also a fantastic standalone dessert. Using simple pantry staples like cocoa, sugar, and cornstarch, this microwave-friendly recipe is quick to whip up whenever you have a chocolate craving.

This is recipe #288 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook | Buy Now.

Prep time: 5 minCook time: 5 minTotal time: 10 min
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder (Hershey’s recommended for dark; use 1/8 cup for milk chocolate)
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Boiling water
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 Tbsp Salted butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Dry Mix: In a microwave-safe batter bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until no lumps remain.
  2. Combine: Pour in the boiling water and mix well.
  3. Emulsify: Add the egg and whisk thoroughly until the mixture is completely smooth.
  4. Thicken: Microwave the mixture for 3 minutes. Check the consistency; if it hasn't thickened to a pudding-like state, microwave for additional 1-minute increments as needed.
  5. Finish: Stir in the vanilla extract, salted butter, and salt. Mix until the butter is completely melted and the pudding is glossy.
  6. Usage for Cake: If using for Recipe #287, spoon the pudding in a ring on top of the cake batter, ensuring it does not touch the sides of the pan.
  7. Store: If eating as pudding, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming and refrigerate until chilled.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

The secret to a smooth pudding is whisking that egg in really well before it hits the heat! If you’re using this for the Tunnel of Fudge Cake, don't worry if it seems thick,it’s supposed to be rich so it stays put in the "tunnel." For a lighter version, you can always substitute a 3.4 oz. box of instant chocolate pudding, but there's nothing quite like this homemade dark chocolate version.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1049

Fat

21 g

Sat. Fat

12 g

Carbs

223 g

Fiber

5 g

Net carbs

217 g

Sugar

200 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

566 mg

Cholesterol

150 mg

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