Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Pudding, Custard & Flan Recipes Healthy Chocolate Pudding Recipes Homemade Pudding Be the first to rate & review! It pays to have a go-to homemade dessert that you can whip up when you need a sweet treat. That way you can be in charge of the ingredients and quality. And chances are very good that your cupboard is already stocked with what you need to make this unsung hero. To fancy it up, add whipped cream, toasted coconut, fresh fruit or nuts. Feeling indecisive? Make two batches—one chocolate and one vanilla—and swirl them together. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Eva Kolenko Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins Servings: 5 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cups reduced-fat milk, divided 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup half-and-half ½ cup granulated sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate chips (Optional) Directions Whisk ¼ cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set next to the stove. Combine the remaining 1¼ cups milk, half-and-half, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until bubbles start to form around the edges, about 3 minutes. Whisk the cornstarch mixture. Then, while continuously whisking the milk mixture in the pan, slowly add the cornstarch mixture. Cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook, stirring, until very thick, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and chocolate chips (if using). Transfer the pudding to a heatproof bowl. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to keep a skin from forming. Refrigerate until cold, at least 4 hours and up to 3 days. To make ahead Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 194 Calories 6g Fat 30g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Serving Size ½ cup Calories 194 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 30g 11% Total Sugars 26g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 23mg 8% Vitamin A 309IU 6% Sodium 123mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved