Chocolate pudding
Instructions
Tips
The best way to prevent any clumps from forming in the custard is to whisk the ingredients thoroughly. But in case you do notice clumps in the pudding, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any lumps of cornflour before you chill it in the fridge.
Tips
Cover the pudding with cling film or waxed paper by pressing it directly onto the surface of the pudding before placing it in the fridge. This will prevent the pudding from developing skin or film on top of while it chills in the refrigerator. Do not do any additional whisking or stirring once the dessert is set, as this will affect the texture of the dark chocolate pudding and loosen it up.
Questions about chocolate pudding
Making a chocolate pudding dessert is easy. With our tips and recipe, you will get a creamy, smooth pudding with an intense chocolate flavour that can be made the day before and left to chill in the fridge overnight. We have answered some of the most commonly asked questions about chocolate pudding, so you know how to make this flavoursome dessert. Read below and find out more!
Ingredients
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Whole milk
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¾ litre |
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(approx. 1 dl) corn flour, for example, Maizena
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50 g |
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Eggs
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3 |
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Cane sugar
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4 tbsp |
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Vanilla pod (the beans thereof) or vanilla paste in the same quantity
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½ |
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Coarsely chopped dark chocolate (approx. 55% cocoa)
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75 g |
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Double cream whipped into a light cream
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1½ dl |
Creamy dark chocolate pudding
A homemade chocolate pudding dessert is a wonderful way to spoil the family and is pretty easy to make from scratch as it only requires a handful of basic ingredients. With a velvety, creamy texture, this dessert will melt in your mouth. Skip the store-bought version and try your hand at our easy chocolate pudding recipe made from whole milk and dark chocolate, along with eggs and cornflour for a thick and creamy texture. The sugar and vanilla seeds provide the pudding with sweetness and a delicate floral aroma.
Need inspiration for desserts or sweet treats? Try a creamy soft vanilla pudding served with a warm cherry sauce or a sweet and creamy vanilla panna cotta with a tangy berry coulis made from frozen berries. For other chocolate-flavoured desserts, check out our recipe for a soft and smooth chocolate mousse garnished beautifully with chocolate curls.
Serve a classic pudding for dessert
Treat your friends and family to a decadent yet classic chocolate pudding dessert. This rich and creamy dessert will surprise and delight them, and they will not be able to resist this joyful treat. The best part is that you can prepare the pudding the day before and let it sit in the fridge overnight. This allows the custard to set and develop the right texture typical for a pudding. It tastes heavenly on its own and serve with a scoop of whipped cream on top to add a sweet lightness.
Enjoy an intense flavour and soft texture
Our chocolate pudding features simple flavours with maximum taste. The wonderfully intense and deep chocolate flavour combined with a soft texture is what makes this dessert so unbelievably delicious. We use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of 55%, providing a good balance of flavours without being too sweet and adding just the right amount of bitterness to complement the sweetness of the cane sugar and vanilla seeds. The eggs and cornflour contribute to achieving the perfect consistency for the pudding with a creamy, soft texture that will melt on your tongue.
Add your own touch
Combine different chocolates and mix dark bold chocolate with a lighter caramel-flavoured chocolate. For a sweeter pudding, use milk chocolate instead. Balance the rich chocolatey flavours with freshly squeezed orange juice for a fresh, citrusy aroma. Garnish with whipped cream and orange zest on top.
Give the chocolate dessert more depth by adding a bit of coffee to the milk and cornflour; this will give the chocolate pudding a nice mocha flavour. Chocolate and coffee are like two peas in a pod, as the bitterness of the coffee pairs wonderfully with the sweetness of the chocolate. Alternatively, try using espresso with a dark roast that enhances the chocolate flavour and add warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
