Eggless Chocolate Pudding
Rich, deeply chocolatey, and impossibly silky, this stovetop pudding is the kind of dessert that makes people ask for seconds before they've even finished their first bowl. Most classic pudding recipes lean on egg yolks for thickening, but this one skips them entirely — cornstarch does all the heavy lifting, pulling the mixture into a luscious, spoonable texture without any fuss. The combination of whole milk, heavy cream, and finely chopped bittersweet chocolate gives it a depth of flavor that tastes far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Whisking the dry ingredients together first means no lumps, and straining the finished pudding before pouring it into ramekins guarantees a perfectly smooth result every time. A tablespoon of butter stirred in at the end adds a subtle richness and that gorgeous glossy finish. It makes four generous servings, so it's just as fitting for a weeknight treat as it is for a dinner party dessert. Serve it cold with a cloud of whipped cream on top and watch it disappear.
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4 servings
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- whipped cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan until evenly combined with no lumps.
- 2
Gradually pour in the whole milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly until the dry mixture is fully dissolved and the liquid is smooth.
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