Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009

so simple and delicious! I hate serving my kids instant pudding due to the artificial flavors and colors, and now I can make quick and easy chocolate pudding for them with ingredients I always have on hand. thanks! update: I made this today to satisfy a major chocolate craving and decided to freeze it...it was to die for!!! I highly recommend trying it this way for a refreshing summer treat! It reminded me of a frozen pudding bar... yum!! I used half rice milk half skim milk and it turned out wonderful!

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009

This is one amazing recipe! I had to substitute for the unsweetened cocoa because I didn't have any...I used Ghirardelli sweet ground chocolate instead in place of the cocoa and sugar. I whipped it up in about 5 minutes, and my 3 kids went nuts. Awesome!

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009

Very good and easy to prepare.

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Rosemary

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008

Love it!! I have been so irked that boxed puddings have artificial colors added. So glad I found this recipe. I have used almond milk and rice milk instead of milk and it is awesome!

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2008

I like this. I haven't officially eaten it yet, but I did taste it just before putting it in the fridge (it's easy for me to wait because dinner isn't ready yet!). The vanilla at the end is absolutely NECESSARY. I tasted the recipe both before and after adding vanilla. After, it was sweeter, smoother, richer. Much better. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because I don't quite like the flavor the cocoa powder gives. I will have to experiment with different forms of chocolate. But overall a very good (and fast!) recipe, I won't be buying boxes of pudding anymore.

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Ktietje85

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

Four stars for finding another easy and great-tasting recipe that can replace the store-bought alternative! After reading the reviews, it seemed best to add a pinch of salt to the dry ingredients, and also to add a bit of butter (I used 1 Tbsp.) with the vanilla. I used another reviewer's suggestion to sit the bowl in cold water for a while after cooking (while stirring the whole time) to cool it down a little more quickly before refrigerating. The taste is excellent, but I don't particularly care for the super thick consistency of it. I wasn't expecting instant pudding consistency or anything, but this is THICK! Next time I might cut down the cornstarch just a bit.

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2008

This was simple and tasty! I used half vanilla extract and half peppermint to give it a holiday flavor, yummy!

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Mrs. Mason

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

An incredibly tasty and ridiculously fast dessert! I was craving chocolate pudding and this simple dish fit the bill. I will NEVER buy a box pudding again! The vanilla was great, but I think for the holidays I may put in some rum or coffee liqueur for a little kick.

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2008

I will never make chocolate pudding from a box again. This is AMAZING and SO EASY!! Followed recipe exactly. Easy to customize for single servings (to keep yourself from eating 4 in one sitting!!). And by the way, this is so yummy warm, you'll have to exercise serious self-restraint to allow it to cool. IDEAS: cinnamon and cayenne for Mexi-pudding; cardamom and pistachios for Indian-pudding; peppermint extract (half as much as vanilla - it's stronger) and crushed peppermint for a Christmas pudding; Kahlua instead of vanilla for a grown-up pudding; a tsp peanut butter (after cooking) and crushed peanuts; or even orange zest (after cooking). The possibilities are dazzling. Note: DO keep an eye on this as it cooks as it WILL BOIL OVER if you walk away. It's practically inevitable. :)

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Mirby

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008

I just made this on the stove instead of the microwave. It turned out fantastic! Rich and creamy. Stove directions. Mix all dry ingredients in the pan. Turn to medium heat (not more than that). Slowly pour in milk while stirring. Stir constantly until mix begins to boil. When the first bubbles break the surface, stir one minute more. Turn off heat. Cool for 5 mins, stirring twice. I serve mine hot, but you may cover it with plastic wrap and chill for several hours and serve cold. Thank you!

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2008

This is very good when you want a quick and fast chocolate fix! I used less sugar (1/3 cup) and I think the next time I will use a 1/4 cup. I have also tried to make it in the microwave and on the stovetop and I prefer the stovetop...I found the microwave version a bit lumpy...overall though a good and easy recipe! I just made it again and used 1/4 cup of sugar, much better!

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2008

I can't believe I just made homemade pudding in the microwave! This tastes delicious - just like the cook-&-serve kind my husband prefers. But no standing at the stove and stirring for half an hour! I'm quite impressed and thrilled to have found a way to use up milk a day before its expiration. I took the advice of others and added butter at the end.

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

I put the mix in the microwave for 3 mins till it got warm and then,i put it over high heat and whisked non-top and fast for about 30 secs!THIS WAS EVEN FASTER!The recipe tastes pretty good for a quicky!Would do that again!

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2008

I found a way to lower the calories of this recipe and still make it yummy if you normally use sweetners. Use splenda but be carefull with how much you put in it because it can taste sweeter with less amount. I would start with 1/4 cup and add more if you need it. Use skim milk and dont add that tablespoon of butter that is suggested by reviewers (must be good though :P). THIS VERSION HAS 93 CALORIES!! (OR EVEN LESS AS I ADDED 10 CALORIES FOR THE MARGIN OF ERROR) IM MAKING SOME TOMORROW TO HAVE A LIGHT SNACK, PLUS IT WILL LAST ME 4 DAYS AND ITS MUCH CHEAPER AND SAFE THAN BUYING THOSE "FAT FREE" PRODUCTS THAT WE REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT THEY PUT IN THEM

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2008

Easy and delicious! If you have a powerful microwave keep an eye on it during the first three minutes. My first batch overflowed all over the bowl and microwave turntable. What was left was still great.

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

Tasted good, but it didn't do well in the fridge for the next day.

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

A delicious simple custardy pudding! Absolutely scrumptious! I am on a no sugar no flour diet, and I just put a little over 1/4 cup of sugar, which was plenty for me. Very fast and simple. I did not chill it, as I am impatient and was craving chocolate! I ate it hot and am not regretting it. Delicious!

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

I love this recipe. There is nothing better on a cool night than a dish of warm chocolate pudding. Thanks for posting!

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Tanya Belt

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2008

Easy and fun for the kids to help with!

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2008

This was so quick to make and very tasty - especially if you are having a chocolate craving and need a quick fix! I followed the recipe exactly but added a pat of butter at the end with the vanilla based on suggestions from other reviewers. I thought it was very good, but, my husband was not crazy about the texture. He likes the smooth & silky instant type pudding and this definitely has a thicker consistency of a cooked pudding. I am going to try cooking it a little less next time to see if it doesn't get quite as thick.

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