There are just some foods that are perfect for a chilly spring evening. This is one of them, and its very easy to prepare. I had forgotten just HOW delicious this stuff is. A friend asked for a different recipe and while I was looking for it, I found this; My Mother’s Homemade Chocolate Pudding recipe.
Some people are surprised at the use of flour in a pudding recipe instead of cornstarch. Flour gives the pudding a nice weighty, thick feel on your palate. Along with the cocoa, it creates a delicious treat that must be what snack heaven is like.
Some people think its a lot like chocolate gravy…. but its a bit thicker…
Here is what you need:
- 1/4 c flour
- 6 Tablespoons sugar
- 2/3 c powdered milk
- dash of salt
- 4 Tablespoons cocoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
Here are the cooking instructions.
- Place all dry ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
- Gradually add 2 cups water and 2 Tablespoons butter, blending thoroughly all the while.
- Set over a low flame and stir until the pudding thickens and starts to bubble when you stop stirring for a moment.
- Turn off heat.
- Cool slightly
- blend in vanilla if using.
The above recipe makes about 4 servings.
To make it even richer tasting, stir in 1 teaspoon of good vanilla right before dishing it up. I use a immersion blender on low to blend the ingredients while adding the liquid.