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?
Felicia
Omg this looks amazing! I love chocolate. This doesn’t seem too difficult to make either. Must try!
Jolina
Thanks Felicia! Would love to hear how it goes!
Subhadrika Sen
I love chocolat, and coincidently was reading your post while eating a chocolate. this is something I would definitely ask my mom to try out (for I have full faith i might do something wrong or eat up the chocolate before the dish is complete 🙂 )
Jolina
LOL that’s too funny Subhadrika! It’s a sign 🙂 And yes, munching on the chocolate chips before they go into the pudding is a real possibility!
Borka
Ay mi corazon! I think the homemade is always the best choice. I always (my mom) make homemade ice cream. It’s way more delicious!
Jolina
Hi Borka! I consider myself a fairly recent convert to the homemade is best movement but there’s no stopping me now haha. Thanks for stopping by!
Tiffany VanSickle
Wow! This definitely sounds interesting! I’d never have thought to put the chocolate and cayenne together!
Jolina
It sounds weird (haha) but it’s really quite common. Hope you give it a go! 🙂
Elizabeth O.
It looks almost like ice cream but more creamy and with a thicker consistency! The dessert looks so good, you had me craving for chocolate while reading the ingredients list! I’m definitely trying this one out. Chocolate is my weakness.
Jolina
Hi Elizabeth! You’re right, it’s like very thick ice cream, fudge even, and definitely very chocolatey 🙂 Hope you like it!
Ave
This Mexican Chocolate Pudding looks mouthwatering! I’m sure it’s a perfect treat for every chocolate lover! I just made chocolate chia seed pudding yesterday but I think I’ll add your recipe to the weekend menu.
Jolina
Hi Ave! Chocolate chia pudding has been on my list forever! I must get to to doing that soon. Thanks and hope you like this pudding version 🙂
Daisy Crawford
This is truly decadent and with a little spice! I wish I had the ingredients now to make this. P.S. Love the name of your blog!
Jolina
Aw thanks Daisy! It’s actually my third choice as my first two was taken lol. I must say it’s started to grow on me 🙂
Sarah
oh man.. anything with chocolate and chili together is a win in my book! This sounds fantastic. – Sincerely, a chocoholic. lol
Jolina
Well hello there chocoholic lol 🙂 Thanks Sarah! Hope this meets your chocoholic standards!
Tania Potter
This look rather delicious and now I am craving something sweet. I actually have all the ingredients except the heavy cream, what a pity! Honestly, if I had it, I would be in the kitchen right now…
Jolina
What a pity indeed! This is definitely something I constantly crave for (so dangerous haha). Thanks Tania, hope you get the chance to make it soon 🙂
Annemarie LeBlanc
I have not tried adding cayenne to chocolate pudding. That would be interesting. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I might try to make this one of these days. 🙂
Jolina
So interesting 🙂 And you are most welcome! Hope you like it.
Vanessa
YUM, that looks so good 🙂 I wonder if you could sub honey or maple syrup for the sugar…. what do you think
Jolina
Thanks Vanessa! I haven’t tried it with honey but I’m sure you can.
Liz Mays
I haven’t had chocolate pudding in years and years and years. I’m about to undo that with this pudding. Yummy!
Jolina
Hi Liz! Yes, that needs correcting soon haha 🙂
Suchi Modi
I love addition of chili powder with chocolate!! This sounds perfect for the summer which will soon be gone!!
Jolina
They go strangely well together don’t they? 🙂 And I am desperately trying to hang on to summer Suchi haha! Hope you’re having a fantastic summer!
Dawn
This looks reeeeeeeallly good! So rich and chocolatey, but I’m with you – Team Lemon all the way 😉 Woot woot!
I love the touch of cayenne pepper in there. There’s a Lindt chocolate bar that’s dark chocolate with spice so this pudding kind of reminds me of that. Delicious & Pinned 🙂
Jolina
Haha! Yes, Team Lemon 🙂 I have to look for that chocolate bar! I do love spicy chocolate. I tried this Mayan hot chocolate once and I was hooked. Thanks for the pin! Hope you’re having a fabulous weekend.
Nellwyn
This sounds so good! I love the idea of mixing chocolate with a little cayenne.
Jolina
Thanks Nellwyn! The spice definitely ups the ante on this pudding 🙂