Double Chocolate Pudding Parfait

Name: Double Chocolate Pudding Parfait
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup sugar; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 cups whole milk; 4 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup heavy cream; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

A decadent layered dessert combining rich chocolate pudding made with fine semisweet chocolate and cocoa powder, topped with fresh whipped cream. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking an elegant dessert experience.

4 servings

25 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 tablespoons cornstarch
•¼ cup sugar
•¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
•2 cups whole milk
•4 ounces semisweet chocolate
•1 tablespoon unsalted butter
•1 cup heavy cream
•¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Instructions

1.
Whisk together cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, and a pinch of salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then boil, whisking, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chopped chocolate and butter until melted. Transfer pudding to a metal bowl and quick-chill by setting in an ice bath and stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
15 min
2.
Meanwhile, beat cream with vanilla and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa until it just holds stiff peaks. Layer pudding and cream in 8-ounce glasses. Serve dusted with cocoa.
10 min