What other dessert brings out the kid in us more than chocolate pudding?  Sometimes Mama would make chocolate pudding after school, and my sister and I would watch her measure and prepare the ingredients, combine everything, and then cook until the dark mixture would suddenly thicken. She’d pour the molten chocolate pudding into those glass cups with thick ruffled edges and let us swipe our little fingers against the side of the pan to get every last bit. 

#LoveIsLove

When Mama made this original recipe it felt like a rich and creamy cup of love. This is a super short Valentine’s Day card to you and your loved ones. Love comes in all shapes and sizes. It seems clear to me that we need love and acceptance now, more than ever.

WW-Friendly Indulgence

Chocolate pudding is iconic — and I am going to let the recipe speak for itself. I have made a few small changes to be more WW-friendly. I’ve subbed out soy milk for cow’s milk. I am not dairy-free and do still use cow’s milk, but sometimes I am not fond of the soy flavor. In this instance, this rich double dose of chocolate masks any lingering soy tastes. I prefer bittersweet chocolate and it is also lower in points than semisweet or milk. Lastly, I’m topping these chocolate pudding cups with cacao nibs instead of whipped cream. (This has about 10 points per VERY satisfying 4-ounce portion.)

Thanks so much for reading. It’s been a hard year for our heads, homes, and hearts. I hope this little bit of sweetness will bring you joy.

Bon Appétit, Y’all

Virginia Willis

PS To read more about chocolate check out this blog post on the French version of pudding, Chocolate Pots de Creme.

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Chocolate Pudding

Makes 5 4-ounce portions

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: chocolate, chocolate pudding, dairy free pudding, pudding cups, ww-friendly

Servings: 0

Calories:

Author: Virginia Willis

Ingredients

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 3/4 cups unsweetened soy milk or 1% low-fat milk
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips (60 to 70 percent cocoa) (about 1/2 cup)
• 5 teaspoons cacao nibs for garnish

Instructions

• Whisk to combine the 4 ingredients in a medium, heavy saucepan; stir with a whisk. Gradually add milk stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute or until thick.
• Remove from heat; add chocolate, stirring until melted and mixture is smooth. Let cool slightly, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
• Pour 1/2 cup pudding into each ramekin. Let set just slightly and garnish with cacao nibs. Serve immediately. (Or cover with a piece of plastic wrap flush to the surface of the pudding and chill until cold.) It’s good warm or cold!

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