Classic Chocolate Pudding

Classic Chocolate Pudding is a smooth, creamy dessert made by cooking milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and a thickening agent like cornstarch or eggs, often finished with a pat of butter or vanilla. It is a beloved comfort food in Western cuisine, particularly popular in American and British households as a simple, homemade treat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from sugar and fat from milk and butter, providing a quick energy boost. A standard serving offers calcium and some antioxidants from cocoa, with a calorie range of roughly 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	10 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	210 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin D	1.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.25 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, chocolate pudding evolved from custards and blancmange, becoming a staple of nostalgic home cooking and school lunches. Nutritionally, its cocoa content offers flavonoids, which are antioxidants, though this benefit is often balanced by its sugar and saturated fat content.