Unbelievable 2-Minute Microwave Chocolate Pudding in a Jar

Sneak Preview: Cook this small batch of microwave chocolate pudding for just two minutes. I prefer making individual servings in jars so I can store them with lids, but pretty little bowls are fun, too. Also, check out the variations, including pudding parfaits with yogurt and microwave vanilla pudding, among others.

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Microwaves are miraculous in my book. I love them for creating silky-smooth sauces, gravy, and pudding or pie fillings. If you need recipes for smaller amounts, the microwave is a hero.

Skip the double boiler, tempering eggs, and constant stirring. Instead, mix chocolate milk, egg yolk, and cornstarch with an immersion blender or whisk. Microwave for two minutes until thick. Whisk well and add the butter, chocolate chips, and vanilla. DONE!

Four Reasons Why You Will Have Fun Playing with This Recipe

1. It only takes two minutes to cook. (Add an hour for chilling.)
2. The recipe easily lends itself to many variations.
3. No unusual ingredients. (If you don’t keep chocolate milk in the house, white milk, a tablespoon of cocoa powder, and some sugar will do the trick.)
4. If you prefer vanilla pudding, use white milk instead of chocolate, 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, and an extra teaspoon of cornstarch. It’s just as delicious.

Recipe Inspiration

I’ve been making pudding in the microwave ever since I did microwave cooking schools for appliance stores back in the 80’s. You can see similar recipes in my popular Mini Fruit Tarts, Banana Pudding, and this Microwave Chocolate Cream Pie. However, I got the idea to make individual servings from a Cook’s Country recipe published in October 2020.

Ingredients and Substitutions

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• CHOCOLATE MILK: I love Fairlife Chocolate milk because I like the way it tastes. Also, the ultra-filtering process results in more protein. However, use any chocolate milk you have on hand. (The nutritionals will vary depending on the brand and type of milk you choose.)
  • If you don’t keep chocolate milk in the house, substitute an equal amount of milk (any amount of fat) plus one tablespoon of powdered chocolate cocoa and one tablespoon of granulated sugar. I prefer Dutch-processed cocoa powder, but you can also use a regular cocoa powder like Hershey’s.
• CORNSTARCH: I’ve tried both cornstarch and flour as a thickening agent. The cornstarch results in a silkier texture, so it’s the winner.
• EGG YOLK: I use large eggs in all my recipes, including this one. Freeze the egg whites and collect them in a bag for this angel food cake.
• SALT: You only need a pinch. Whatever you have will work.
• BUTTER: Butter, whether salted or unsalted, works well – it doesn’t really matter. It helps the pudding firm up as it cools, contributes to a smoother texture, and infuses it with a delicious flavor.
• CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Your favorite chocolate chips add more chocolatey flavor and deeper color to the pudding. I use semi-sweet chips but use whatever you have or prefer for snacks.
• VANILLA EXTRACT: Extracts add more flavor. A drop of almond extract would add sophistication.
• COOKIE CRUMBS: Crumbs are optional but fun. Chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos are my fave. But don’t stop there. Try shortbread, cake crumbs, or various flavors of Oreos. Oh, the things you can do when you use your imagination with this recipe.
  • 📌Kitchen Tip📌 Whenever you have a few leftover cookies, chop them finely and store them in a sealed bag. That way, they are ready to use on top of yogurt, ice cream, or in this chocolate pudding parfait. I don’t know about you, but crumbs don’t tempt me nearly as much as a lonely cookie in the pantry. Here’s another idea for leftover cookies.
• WHIPPED CREAM: I use something like Redi-Whip because this recipe is small. Substitutes include Cool Whip or real whipped cream. Or leave it off to save calories if that’s your thing.

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Variations

I. How To Make a Yogurt Parfait with Chocolate Pudding

Making parfaits with yogurt is a given since I make Greek yogurt and have it on hand at all times. Yogurt combined with pudding is one of my favorite treats, especially when garnished with a few leftover cookie crumbs. Like many of you, it’s only my husband and I at the table most of the time, so small treats that don’t hang around for a week are most appreciated.

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II. How To Make Microwave Vanilla Pudding

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1. Instead of chocolate milk, use ¾ cup of white milk.
2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
3. Add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch. In other words, use a total of 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
4. I think this is obvious…but you never know. Leave out the chocolate chips found in the chocolate pudding recipe. 😉

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How To Make Two-Minute Microwave Chocolate Pudding

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Ensure the mixture is smooth before microwaving to avoid lumps, which will solidify when cooked. While a whisk may leave small lumps, an immersion blender yields better results in my experience.

📌Kitchen Secret📌 If your finished pudding has lumps, you can always push it through a cheap strainer.

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How To Assemble Microwave Chocolate Pudding in a Jar

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FAQ

Parting thoughts: Have you done much cooking in a microwave? If not, I hope you’ll give this recipe a chance. Since it’s small, feel free to double or triple it if you need more than two people can eat in a couple of days.