Hot Chocolate Pudding

Hot Chocolate Pudding is a warm, rich, and comforting dessert made from a base of cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and a thickener like cornstarch or flour. It's a classic comfort food in many Western countries, particularly popular in the United States and the United Kingdom, often served as a simple, satisfying treat.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein from the milk. A single serving provides a good source of calcium and some iron, with a calorie count usually ranging from 300 to 400 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	150 mg
Calcium	280 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	400 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Vitamin D	2.5 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg

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

💡 What's interesting

What makes hot chocolate pudding unique is its texture—it's a hybrid between a drink and a solid dessert, served warm and spoonable. Nutritionally, it can be a more indulgent way to consume milk and cocoa compared to a standard hot chocolate drink.