Creamy chilled cocoa pudding

Creamy chilled cocoa pudding

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Chocolate pudding, cooked in a saucepan, made with milk, cane sugar, cornstarch, and unsweetened cocoa. It has a smooth, mousse-like texture and is best s…

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This chocolate dessert is easy to make with readily available ingredients. It is creamier than pre-made puddings.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time5 min
  • Resting2 hr
  • Total2 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodCooking in a saucepan
  • Estimated cost$2.47 $0.62 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.48
  • $0.24
  • $0.34
  • $1.41

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch until a smooth mixture forms. ≈ 4 min
  2. Pour the milk into a saucepan with a thick bottom. While it is heating, gradually add the mixture using a whisk, avoiding the formation of lumps. ≈ 3 min
  3. Bring to a boil for about 3 minutes, until a thick consistency is achieved, then pour into ramekins or cups. Let cool and serve cold.

The bill

Creamy chilled cocoa pudding

  • 500 g of whole milk or semi-skimmed milk$0.48
  • 70 g of cane sugar or sugar semolina$0.24
  • 80 g of cornstarch$0.34
  • 35 g of unsweetened, low-fat cocoa$1.41

Total$2.47

that's $0.62 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of whole milk or semi-skimmed milk
  • 70 g of cane sugar or sugar semolina
  • 80 g of cornstarch
  • 35 g of unsweetened, low-fat cocoa

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