Homemade Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarch or Flour
This homemade chocolate pudding without cornstarch or flour is thick, glossy, and silky. I made it from scratch with egg yolks and real dark chocolate. It’s an easy old fashioned pudding recipe that feels like French pot de crème, made in one pot without baking. It is perfect for dinner parties or weeknight desserts.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ½ cup dark chocolate chopped or chips, 60–70% cocoa
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed or natural
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep all ingredients. Separate 3 egg yolks, chop chocolate, and measure milk. Sift cocoa powder if lumpy.
- Step 2: In a heavy-bottom saucepan, whisk together 3 egg yolks, ⅓ cup sugar, and a pinch of salt until light and creamy. Add ¼ cup cocoa powder and whisk to form a paste.
- Step 3: Slowly pour in 2 cups milk while whisking to form a smooth chocolate milk base. Don’t turn on heat yet.
- Step 4: Place on low to medium heat and whisk constantly for 7–10 minutes until thickened. It should coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 5: Turn off heat. Add ½ cup chopped dark chocolate, 1 tablespoon butter, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Let sit 30 seconds, then whisk until glossy and thick.
- Step 6: Pour pudding into jars or bowls. Optional: strain through sieve. Cover and chill in fridge for 2–3 hours before serving.
Notes
You won’t miss the starch or flour with this rich and glossy chocolate pudding. If you're looking for a custardy dessert or a ganache-like indulgence, this egg yolk and chocolate–based pudding is quick to make and feels restaurant-style. It is perfect for dinner parties or weeknight cravings.