Homemade Chocolate Pudding
Easy homemade chocolate pudding made with healthy, simple ingredients right on your stovetop.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 198kcal
Ingredients
- 3 C milk
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 C unbleached organic all purpose flour
- 1/2 C cacao powder or cocoa powder
- 1/3 C maple syrup can sub cane sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs beaten
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, butter, flour, cacao powder, maple syrup/sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Use a whisk to stir as the mixture gradually heats up on low heat. Whisk continually until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Remove 1/2 C. of the mixture to temper into the beaten eggs until well blended; gradually pour the mixture back into the pot and whisk continually over low heat until the eggs are well combined.
- Continue to whisk a minute or two longer as the mixture continues to thicken on low heat. Add vanilla extract (optional).
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool before serving.
- Any unserved pudding can be refrigerated in a covered dish and is best enjoyed within 72 hours.