This dark and dreamy chocolate pudding cooks in minutes in the microwave!

This recipe is so easy and fool-proof, you’re going to love it.

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How to Make Chocolate Pudding in the Microwave

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You will either love me or hate me for this.

A combination of cocoa powder and 60-percent dark chocolate chips yields a deep chocolate flavor and a dreamy texture.

Speaking of chocolate, for convenience, I recommend buying baking chips or baking disks.

How to Make Chocolate Pudding in the Microwave Pudding in Cups

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Then go at it with a serrated knife.

A spoonful ofwhipped creamon top makes this easy microwave treat special.

But you knew that already, right?

Microwave Chocolate Pudding Ingredients

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Stir in 1/2 cup of the milk and whisk until smooth.

Whisk in the egg yolks.

Gradually stir in the remaining milk.

Chocolate Pudding in the Microwave whisking the ingredients

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Partially cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a gap in one side so steam can escape.

In the microwave, cook the mixture for 3 minutes.

Remove from the microwave, remove the plastic, and whisk the pudding to distribute the heat.

Chocolate Pudding the Microwave whisking the pudding

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Partially cover again and microwave for 1 more minute.

The pudding will thicken further as it cools.

With a whisk, stir the chocolate chips, butter and vanilla into the bowl.

Chocolate Pudding Recipe after microwaving

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Stir constantly until the chocolate and butter have melted and the mixture is smooth.

Chill in the refrigerator until cold.

Dollop a spoonful on top of each serving cup and serve immediately.

Chocolate Pudding Recipe Whisk in Chocolate and Butter

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