Homemade Lunchbox Chocolate Pudding
A rich, creamy, and decadent homemade chocolate pudding perfect for lunchboxes. Skip the store-bought versions and treat your family to this simple, chocolaty snack!
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Whisk
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
- 3 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp natural cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk 710ml
- 4 oz dark chocolate bar (60% cacao) finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp butter cut into pieces
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Pour in the milk and whisk well. Place over medium-low heat.
- Whisk frequently until the mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). It should coat the back of a spoon with no metal showing through.
- Once thick, whisk constantly until it comes to a gentle boil. Continue whisking for 60 seconds, then remove from heat.
- Immediately stir in the chopped dark chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the pudding through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl to remove any lumps.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to keep it skin-free.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until fully chilled and set.
- Spoon into lunchbox containers and enjoy! Top with whipped cream if you like.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 339, Total Carbs: 44g, Net Carbs: 41g, Fats: 16g, Protein: 6g. #BackToSchoolLunchbox #HealthySchoolSnack #HomemadePudding #LunchboxIdeas
