Pudding Without Oven

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for making pudding without an oven:

Stovetop Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients:

• 2 cups milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, berries

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
2. Add Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
3. Cook: Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and comes to a gentle boil. This should take about 8-10 minutes. It’s important to keep stirring to prevent the pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to ensure a smooth texture.
4. Simmer: Once the pudding has come to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, still stirring constantly.
5. Remove from Heat: Once the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from the heat.
6. Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract until well incorporated.
7. Serve: Transfer the pudding to serving dishes or ramekins. You can serve it warm or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours until it’s cold and set.
8. Optional Toppings: Before serving, you can add toppings like whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries for extra flavor and decoration.

Enjoy your homemade stovetop chocolate pudding!