This homemade Chocolate Pudding recipe is quick to make with pantry ingredients, and the taste can't be beat. You will never want to buy store-bought pudding again.
In a medium saucepan, stir together cornstarch, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. Slowly stir in cold milk until combined.
Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract.
Place a piece of plastic wrap directly over the pudding, so the pudding doesn’t form a skin on top as it cools. Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow it to set up.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: This simple chocolate pudding recipe can be made 1-2 days ahead of time. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.