SK week 42 | Best Chocolate Pudding

I made a more involved chocolate pudding type dessert over the summer (chocolate budino) but I wanted to do this easier, more "everyday" pudding recipe too. And I'm glad I did--it was definitely easier and not nearly as rich. The budino will still be fun once in a while for something special, but this pudding is great anytime. :)

(Here's the Smitten Kitchen post)

You'll need:
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups whole milk
1 cup good chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla

Combine cornstarch, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan.

Slowly whisk in the milk, making sure not to let any lumps form.

Place over medium-low heat and stir occasionally.

After about 10 minutes, before it starts to simmer, the mixture will begin to thicken enough to coat a spoon.

Add the chocolate chips.

Stir and continue to cook another 2 to 4 minutes until it is quite thick.

Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Divide into small bowls or ramekins and chill until set, about 2-3 hours.

Deb doesn't mention whipped cream, but I don't think whipped cream on chocolate pudding is an optional thing. ;) So obviously we whipped some up to top ours.

Verdict: Super great! The recipe was really quick and easy and everyone loved the finished product. :)