Classic Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Pudding
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- For the Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until fully combined and smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped chocolate, butter, and vanilla.
- Pour into serving dishes and let cool (either warm or chilled).
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Serve pudding topped with fresh whipped cream.