Rich Turkish Chocolate Pudding With a Smooth Creamy Finish

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

The chocolate pudding is the same milk pudding with cocoa stirred in, smooth and just sweet. I use a good cocoa so it reads rich instead of flat.

The recipe for Turkish chocolate pudding is straightforward, ensuring you can impress your guests with minimal effort. Serve it chilled, garnished with whipped cream or nuts for an extra touch.

Decadent Turkish Chocolate Pudding

With its velvety consistency and deep chocolate flavor, this Turkish chocolate pudding takes about 30 minutes to prepare and requires chilling time before serving. It serves 4 and is a sure way to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Chopped nuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt.
Heat Milk: Gradually add the milk to the dry mixture, whisking continuously until smooth. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
Cook Mixture: Stir constantly until the mixture begins to thicken and comes to a gentle boil (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.

Add Chocolate and Vanilla: Stir in the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Chill Pudding: Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap (making sure it touches the surface to prevent skin formation) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
Serve: Garnish with whipped cream and chopped nuts if desired. Enjoy your rich Turkish chocolate pudding cold.