Mocha Peppermint Pudding

5 from 1 rating

This rich and creamy mocha peppermint pudding is made with both, espresso and cocoa powder. Super easy to make and the perfect dessert for Christmas!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Chill time2

Total Time2 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: Servings

Calories: 335kcal

In a deep saucepan, add 2 cups milk, cocoa powder, espresso powder and sugar.
Cook on medium heat and keep stirring everything together.
In a separate bowl, add 1 cup milk and cornstarch. Mix everything together until there are no lumps.
Pour this cornstarch milk into your saucepan. Keep mixing with a spoon until your mixture becomes thick.
Now, reduce the heat to low and add the lightly beaten egg yolks. Stir until everything is thoroughly combined.
Bring the pudding to a very light boil and remove from heat.
Add the vanilla extract and gently stir it into the pudding.
Pour this pudding into ramekins or small bowls and chill for about 2 hours in the fridge.
Prior to serving, toss some peppermint chips on top of the pudding.

Add 1.5 tablespoon espresso powder if you want a stronger coffee flavor.
You need to keep mixing this pudding while it’s cooking or else you will end up with little lumps.