This is an awesome recipe. I added two heaping tablespoons of cocoa and a dash of salt and it was perfect. Instead of stirring I used an electric mixer. Thanks!!!

OMG. So easy and so tasty. I will probably never buy a boxed pudding again with this recipe saved with my cookbook collection!!

I added the extra cocoa which made it taste alot better. I stirred it until it seemed to thicken but it still never got that thick. Was I supposed to let it start to bubble?? I wish the directions had been more specific, but from what the reviews are saying, I seem to be the only one who had this problem.

I loved this recipe, I used Nestle Quik powder because I didn't have cocoa but I used less sugar, used the base of this recipe to make white chocolate pudding as well and it came out better.

The pudding is awesome, especially made with dark chocolate cocoa. One could also add chopped baker's chocolate as well. However, the instructions are lacking. It may be obvious to some, but not to others that you need to bring this to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer. It does take a considerable amount of time to thicken. Perhaps more flour is warranted. And, definitely adding 2x the cocoa is necessary. Also, don't expect it to be as thick as you would expect pudding to be in the hot stage, it should be more like the consistency of thick gravy or sauce before refrigerating. It also tastes best made with raw milk. But then most things do. The raw milk lends the cream in it, which makes it creamier and richer. All-in-all a good pudding, and better for you than store bought.

Love this recipe! Instead I cooked it over high heat and I added an extra tbsp of cocoa like everyone else and if turned amazing! I can't get enough of it!! And usually j don't like chocolate pudding :( but this pudding is absolutely amazing!

This was good, but like everyone said, use 2 cups of chocolate. Also, I had more luck with medium-high heat. I started out on 5 (for a 10-range stovetop) but ended up turning it on high, then going down to 7/8. This recipe needs real steps, like having the pot heat first, then put the ingredients and pour the milk.

Awesome!!! Your aunt Edna knows about chocolate pudding! I'm a chocolate freak, so I put double the cocoa powder, but that's only because I'm craving extra chocolate today, was delicious w/o it. This one is going in my list of faves.

Great chocolate pudding! Like everyone else I added the extra tablespoon of cocoa and increased sugar to about 2/3 cup. I like the suggestions about using evaporated milk and substituting black coffee for part of the milk.

Love it!!! I did the microwave and stove top method and the taste was the same! However I put in 1/2 the sugar and doubled the cocoa. It is my new family favorite and quick in the microwave.

Excellent recipe, easy to make. Makes me wonder why I used to buy boxed pudding. HUGE hit with the family!

I enjoyed this recipe very much. I did double it for the family and some of our friends:-) I also added an extra kick of rich dark chocolate drops only because I find it delish! The group loved it AND asked for it again. Thanks :-)

I also added a little more cocoa and cut down to 1/2 cup sugar. I added 2 heaping Tablespoons of peanut butter and added crushed Oreo's... so yummy.

I was told that the raw cacao powder should be mixed with the liquid slowly to create a paste, then increasing the liquid to dilute the paste, otherwise the cacao does not dissolve well.
After all ingredients are dissolved, then the mixture is heated. Bring to a boil, and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Remove from heat, and stir in margarine and vanilla.

Thanks to Edna... this is a great inexpensive old fashioned pudding recipe that I was looking for. I've made some with cornstarch but I like both, flour & cornstarch. If you want it more of a fudge chocolate pudding start by melting a square of dark chocolate in a double boiler (semi-sweet)... mix the cocoa and milk and flour, etc., cold and add to the melted chocolate. This is much easier and inexpensive than the egg pudding recipe. Very good! Thanks again. (Oh, I always add salt to all dessert recipes. Just a pinch)