Chocolate pudding is a dessert made with chocolate, sugar, and milk. It can be made from recipes or boxed mixes, and can be customized with different types of chocolate and milk. Pudding cakes and pies are also popular variations.
Chocolate pudding is a sweet dessert with a thick texture, made with chocolate flavor or artificial chocolate, sugar, and milk. The pudding can be made from chocolate pudding recipes or from powdered prepared mixes sold in a box. The canned variety requires mixing with a set amount of milk and heating over the stove. Instant varieties of boxed chocolate pudding require mixing with milk using a wire whisk to beat until thick. For this method, the pudding will set and thicken after a few minutes.
Some cooks prefer to make chocolate pudding with semi-sweet chocolate for a more sweet and sour taste. To give the pudding this kind of flavor, you can add a bag of morsels of semi-sweet chocolate and cook them into the mixture as they simmer in a pot. Whole milk is generally preferred for making pudding, although some prefer two percent milk or skim milk, as it tends to be low in fat.
Sugar is generally required when making chocolate-flavored pudding, although those on a low-sugar diet or simply want to reduce the amount of sugar can use an artificial sweetener. Cornstarch is typically used to thicken pudding and to achieve the correct texture. Some also prefer to use a small amount of vanilla extract for flavoring.
There are many variations in the preparation of chocolate pudding. Cooks can use many types of chocolate, including dark chocolate or even white chocolate. Cooks can also use half-half cream instead of milk. It is also customary for many restaurants to serve this dessert with a small dollop of whipped cream on top.
Chocolate pudding and other types of puddings are popular American desserts. In other countries, however, similar desserts, known as custard, have been enjoyed for centuries. The exact origin of chocolate and other puddings may not be known, although many believe puddings were first made by ancient cooks. A modern variation very similar to chocolate pudding is chocolate mousse, which is lighter and fluffier.
Another way to make chocolate pudding is to make a pudding cake. A pudding pie is made by pouring thickened chocolate pudding onto a pie crust and allowing the mixture to set. Graham pie crusts are generally preferred and can be made from scratch, or pre-packaged and store-bought. The cake is then placed in the refrigerator until solid, typically taking two to four hours to set.
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