Chocolate Pudding Cups

AuthorfoodiesinourthirtiesCategoryDifficultyBeginner

Chocolate Pudding Cups! Elevating one of our favorite childhood desserts- pudding cups. Remember those with crushed Oreos and gummy worms- ha! This recipe has the best ingredients to make the most decadent, rich, creamy and complete dessert...with a secret ingredient! Perfect to serve at your next dinner party or a casual Friday night after pizza. Even put a candle in one and serve at a birthday! Just make sure you have at least 6hrs to chill. Enjoy!

Yields8 Servings
Prep Time45 minsTotal Time45 mins

Chocolate Oreo Crumble:
 35 Oreo cookies w/ filling- crushed in a food processor into fine crumbs
 8 T (1 stick) butter- melted
 1 t instant coffee powder- I used decaf
Chocolate Pudding Filling:
 2 T cocoa powder
 1/3 cup cornstarch
 1/4 t salt
 1.5 t instant coffee powder- I used decaf
 1/2 cup heavy cream
 2.5 cups milk
 1 cup sugar
 8oz. semi-sweet chocolate (2 bars)- chopped
 2 T butter
 1 t vanilla extract
Homemade Whipped Cream:
 2 cups heavy cream
 1/3 cup powdered sugar- sifted
 1/2 cup chocolate shavings- topping

Chocolate Oreo Crumble:
1

In a large bowl, combine the crushed Oreos, melted butter, and instant coffee powder. Mix well to combine.

2

Press the crumble onto a medium cookie sheet in a single flat layer. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

Chocolate Pudding Filling:
3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, and instant coffee powder. Whisk in the heavy cream until combined.

4

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and chocolate. On the stove, over medium heat, cook while stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted.

5

Remove the melted chocolate mixture from the stove. Add the cocoa powder mixture to the pan. Wisk until well combined.

6

Return the pan to heat and continue cooking over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

7

Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.

8

Pour the prepared filling in a glass bowl or container. Add a sheet of plastic wrap directly over the mixture. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours to chill.

Homemade Whipped Cream:
9

When ready to serve the pudding cups:
Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the cream on low. Then, add the powdered sugar one spoonful at a time.

10

Increase to medium-high speed and whip until stiff peaks form.

To serve:
11

Place a few spoonful's of pudding in a glass dish or bowl. Add the Oreo crumble mixture as desired. Place a big spoonful of the homemade whipped cream. Then top with chocolate shavings. Best served immediately. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Chocolate Oreo Crumble:
 35 Oreo cookies w/ filling- crushed in a food processor into fine crumbs
 8 T (1 stick) butter- melted
 1 t instant coffee powder- I used decaf
Chocolate Pudding Filling:
 2 T cocoa powder
 1/3 cup cornstarch
 1/4 t salt
 1.5 t instant coffee powder- I used decaf
 1/2 cup heavy cream
 2.5 cups milk
 1 cup sugar
 8oz. semi-sweet chocolate (2 bars)- chopped
 2 T butter
 1 t vanilla extract
Homemade Whipped Cream:
 2 cups heavy cream
 1/3 cup powdered sugar- sifted
 1/2 cup chocolate shavings- topping

Directions

Chocolate Oreo Crumble:
1

In a large bowl, combine the crushed Oreos, melted butter, and instant coffee powder. Mix well to combine.

2

Press the crumble onto a medium cookie sheet in a single flat layer. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

Chocolate Pudding Filling:
3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, cocoa powder, salt, and instant coffee powder. Whisk in the heavy cream until combined.

4

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and chocolate. On the stove, over medium heat, cook while stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted.

5

Remove the melted chocolate mixture from the stove. Add the cocoa powder mixture to the pan. Wisk until well combined.

6

Return the pan to heat and continue cooking over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

7

Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the butter and vanilla.

8

Pour the prepared filling in a glass bowl or container. Add a sheet of plastic wrap directly over the mixture. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours to chill.

Homemade Whipped Cream:
9

When ready to serve the pudding cups:
Using an electric mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the cream on low. Then, add the powdered sugar one spoonful at a time.

10

Increase to medium-high speed and whip until stiff peaks form.

To serve:
11

Place a few spoonful's of pudding in a glass dish or bowl. Add the Oreo crumble mixture as desired. Place a big spoonful of the homemade whipped cream. Then top with chocolate shavings. Best served immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Chocolate Pudding Cups
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