Chocolate budino (Italian Chocolate Pudding)
This creamy Italian chocolate budino is delicious and so easy to make with just a few common ingredients. It's a simple homemade dessert that's great for any occasion.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened, 70% cocoa
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups whole milk
- whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
- raspberries, for garnish (optional)
- chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the cornstarch, cocoa powder, and sugar using a whisk.
- Transfer the mixed ingredients to a pot and gradually add the milk, whisking well to ensure no lumps form.
- Once all the milk is incorporated and the lumps are dissolved, place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat.
- Cook while continuously stirring with the whisk for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Once it has thickened, remove the pot from the stove and stir again. Then transfer the mixture immediately into serving cups or glasses.
- Let the budino cool down on the counter until it reaches room temperature.
- Then cover the tops with plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge to chill for 3 hours.
- Just before serving, top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and an optional raspberry.
Notes
- For a plant-based milk alternative, you can use soy or oat milk. It will change the flavor slightly.
- Use unsweetened dark or black cocoa powder. This allows you to control the sweetness of the pudding.
- Once on the stove, the mixture will thicken quickly, so keep stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
- Cook over medium-low heat to avoid burning or sticking to the bottom.
- This chocolate budino can be transformed into a more sophisticated recipe with a dash of liquor (such as Amaretto, Cointreau or Hazelnut liqueur), almond or hazelnut extract, spices like cinnamon, chillies (only a sprinkle!) or cardamom
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
