Decadent and luxurious chocolate pudding with a hint of cayenne pepper, this Mexican chocolate pudding is your favourite chocolate treat with a kick.
Ok. I admit. There has been a lack of chocolate desserts on The Unlikely Baker lately (or in general, as Red the chocoholic loves to point out).
This summer, I was so overwhelmed with fruits I just had to make something with them (the fact that I prefer lemon desserts over chocolate desserts had nothing to do with it. Nothing.)
Sorry, chocolate lovers (and Red). To make up for it, here’s a seriously decadent chocolate treat for you.
Mexican chocolate pudding
I’ve never had ready-made chocolate pudding (I don’t know, they just look so…perfect…that they scare me) so I can’t say for certain but my taste testers proclaim this homemade version infinitely better (aren’t homemade just the best?).
Plus, it has a slight kick at the end.
You can opt to leave out the spice and make a traditional pudding instead (especially if you plan to serve this to kids) however, know that this is not overwhelmingly spicy; it’s a subtle, exciting kind of kick that brings this chocolate pudding over the edge.
Smooth, silky indulgence
What I can tell you for sure is how silky smooth this pudding is.
It’s rich and creamy and is a wonderful reward at the end of the day.
Served cold topped with bits of chocolate or cocoa powder or whipped cream (or everything!), it’s also a lovely summer dessert.
The one where Carl ate chocolate pudding on the roof
Any TWD fans here? Do you remember the gigantic can of chocolate pudding Carl found and ate by himself?
I thought of that when I first tasted this pudding. How I will take this whole batch, go up to someone’s roof somewhere and just eat everything.
From a self-proclaimed member (president, actually) of Team Lemon, that should tell you a lot. This Mexican chocolate pudding is so dang good I was not (at first) willing to share it.
Great use for extra egg yolks
You know what else is so awesome about this pudding?
It’s a great way to use those extra egg yolks you may have from other recipes.
You need 3 egg yolks to make this. Have more? Then just make more pudding.
Extra chocolate pudding never hurt anyone. And trust me, it will be gone in a flash (eaten on a roof or not). Enjoy!
Homemade Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder I use Dutch processed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 pcs egg yolks from large eggs
- 2 ½ cups milk I use evaporated milk – you can use whole milk or 2%
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large heatproof bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper until combined.
- Add and whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, a little at a time, until smooth.
- Then add the 3 egg yolks and whisk until well incorporated.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, stir 2 ½ cups milk and ½ cup sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved. Bring this mixture to a simmer.
- Pour about half of your milk into your cocoa/cream mixture and whisk to temper it.
- Then pour everything pack into your saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring often. You should see massive chocolate bubbles and the mixture will start to thicken.
- Once it starts boiling, cook for another 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
- Then remove from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Then add 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chips and leave it alone for about 2 minutes or until the chocolate chips melt. Then whisk until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the pudding into an airtight container. Smoothen the top before putting plastic wrap right on the surface. Let it cool slightly before covering with your container's lid. Chill until set (I chill mine overnight).
Nutrition
Nutritional information are estimates only.
(Recipe adapted from The Kitchn).
Happy no-baking!
Did you make Mexican chocolate pudding? Tell me about it in the comments section below. I’d love to hear all about it. What’s your favourite chocolate dessert?
Deidra
I made this but did not use egg yolks. After cleaning up I forgot to put the pudding in the refrigerator and it sat out for 6 hours. Is it okay to eat still? It smell great still but want to make sure for the kids
Jolina
Hi Deidra. Normally I go by smell too. If it doesn’t smell weird, I would give it a go. However, even without eggs this is still a dairy product so I would be very wary. Especially serving it to kids. I would err on the side of caution on this one.
Angelique
Oh man, is this pudding amazing! It’s the first time I’ve ever made homemade pudding and I’m glad I took a chance. Even if you omit the spices it’s still super delicious. The only change I would personally suggest is to chop up the chocolate a bit. I struggled with getting the chips to melt, and if they had been in finer pieces I probably wouldn’t have had a problem. Next time I make this I will probably use a dark chocolate bar and chop it ultra fine.
Jolina
Glad you liked it Angelique! It’s a delicious treat 🙂 And great suggestion on the chocolate melting.
Beata Simpson
I genuinely love this recipe and the specific twist that you’ve
placed on it. Very smart. I’m gonna be cooking this for my hubby
in a few days and I’m going to report back on how
I get on. Thanks for the awesome idea!
Ross
This looks great! Especially with the spice playing against the smooth cool texture.
Jolina
Thanks Ross! There’s something about spice and chocolate eh?
Mary
This looks absolutely delicious. I love chocolate pudding and I need to make this!
Jolina
Thanks Mary! This is exceptionally easy as well. Hope you like it!
jennifer L
oh great recipe! My mom absolutely loves chocolate pudding so she’ll definitely be wanting to try this one.
Jolina
Thanks! Hope you guys like it!
Ana De- Jesus
It looks dreamy, creamy and decadent just what I look for in a desert yum yum! This looks delicious x
Jolina
Hi Ana! Thanks! Chocolate pudding is so good it’s almost evil lol.
Tiina A
This chocolate pudding looks so delicious! i will do some crocery shopping later this afternoon – I guesss I need to add a couple of ingredients on my shopping list 😀
Jolina
Haha yes. Chocolate is a must in any shopping list! 🙂 Thanks Tiina!
Terri Beavers
Oh my word, that looks absolutely delicious. I’ve never made pudding from scratch but I can’t wait to try it using your recipe.
Jolina
Hi Terri! Thanks! Making it at home is easier than you think 🙂