How to Make Chocolate Pudding

When you need a chocolate pudding fix, you could just open up a box of instant pudding. But why not go homemade instead? This easy recipe for chocolate pudding will have you skipping the instant pudding aisle at the grocery store and heading home to whip up your own creamy chocolate delight.

Things You'll Need

• Large bowl
• 1½ cups sugar
• 4 tbsp. cornstarch
• 3 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp. butter
• 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
• 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Combine the cornstarch with a portion of the milk in a large bowl and mix well. Add the eggs and make sure all ingredients are well-blended.

2. Add the rest of the milk gradually to the bowl while mixing, then, finally, stir in the sugar.

3. Microwave the pudding mixture for 10 minutes. Remove the bowl and stir in the vanilla extract when done.

4. Drop the butter into the pudding mixture and microwave for another 10 minutes.

5. Beat the pudding with a hand mixer or fork until the mixture thickens. If it's still not thick enough, microwave for another 5 minutes. If the pudding becomes too thick, stir in a little bit of milk.

6. Pour in the chocolate chips and stir until melted. Serve the pudding in bowls or dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate any leftover pudding.

Tips & Warnings

• Feel free to experiment with the flavor by adding extra ingredients, or replacing the chocolate chips with whatever your sweet tooth craves. Modify the recipe to create your own style of pudding.