Rich Creamy Chocolate Dessert (Ready-to-Print Version)

A luscious, smooth chocolate dessert with deep cocoa flavor and a creamy texture.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 2 cups whole milk

02 - 1 cup heavy cream

03 - 1 tablespoon butter

04 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

06 - 1/4 cup cornstarch

07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

08 - 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

01 - In a medium saucepan off heat, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt until uniform and lump-free.

02 - Gradually whisk in whole milk and heavy cream until mixture is fully blended and smooth.

03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbling, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.

04 - Remove from heat, then stir in chopped dark chocolate and butter until melted and pudding is glossy.

05 - Mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.

06 - For an extra smooth texture, pass the pudding through a fine mesh sieve into a serving bowl.

07 - Cover surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation; chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

01 - Use high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cacao) for optimal flavor.

02 - Straining removes lumps, resulting in a silky-smooth consistency.

03 - Pressing plastic wrap directly onto pudding surface prevents skin during chilling.