The Ultimate Chocolate Pudding

It’s a bold declaration but I’m sticking to it. The roots of this dish go back to one of my best friends from childhood, Jello Pudding SnackPacks. I could eat a six-pack of those bastards at any given moment back then. This grown-up, refined version pulls no punches because what’s the point of holding back when you’re making chocolate pudding? It’s ultra-creamy and indulgent with a silky-smooth texture, but crucially, it carries a gentle acidity with soothing tannins and incredible depth fr