Treat Yourself to Something Sweet: Ultimate Chocolate Pudding

This holiday season, whether you’re traveling to Cannon Beach or staying home, we encourage you to try this delicious dessert that’s sure to put a smile on the faces of everyone who tastes it. Our Ultimate Chocolate Pudding is a quick and easy dish that will bring a touch of homemade goodness to all your festivities. We’ve also heard it’s a great addition to Santa’s milk and cookies!

Ultimate Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups sugar
½ cup Dutch process cocoa
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ cups milk
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut up
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Unsweetened whipped cream
Chocolate-filled vanilla wafer sandwich cookies *I use Krumkake, but any light cookie will do

Directions

Whisk together first four ingredients in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pudding boils and is thickened (about 8-10 minutes). Reduce heat to medium-low and cook two more minutes. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla, stirring gently until butter melts. Place heavy-duty plastic wrap directly on warm pudding (to keep a film from forming); cool 10 minutes. Serve warm, or chill until ready to serve. Top with whipped cream. Serve with cookies. Makes 3 ½ cups.

Adapted from Christmas with Southern Living

We hope this tasty treat livens up your holiday season this year. If you’re planning on visiting us in Cannon Beach, you’ll be delighted to find fully functioning kitchens in our vacation rentals that make meal (and dessert) prep a breeze. Check them out and book your holiday vacation directly with Beachcomber Vacation Homes. We can’t wait to welcome you in your vacation home for the holidays!