This creamy kitchen staple is a surefire shortcut to easy desserts. From potluck favorites like Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight to fresh baked Triple Fudge Brownies, these easy recipes can't be beat.
27 Delicious Things to Do With a Box of Chocolate Pudding
Updated on Jun. 17, 2024
Easy Four-Layer Chocolate Dessert
Out of all the easy chocolate desserts I make, these nutty, chocolaty layered treats have become my family’s favorite. I make sure to whip up my mom her very own batch, since she loves this chocolate delight so much! —Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin
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No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer gatherings call for cool desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request for this delicious treat. You can make it even more chocolaty by adding cocoa powder to the dry pudding mixes. —Mary Beth Desens, Fredonia, Wisconsin
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Chocolate Espresso Lava Cake
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When a chocolate craving hits, I whip up this cake my aunt inspired. It’s gooey and saucy but not crazy sweet. It’s also potluck-perfect. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 327 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 317mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Peanut Butter Cup Trifle
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Using just five ingredients makes this recipe so simple. You can add a little extra decoration with chocolate jimmies, too. —Chris Nelson, Decatur, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 429 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Creme de Menthe Squares
Total Time
30 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This layered bar hits all the sweet spots: It’s airy, creamy, crunchy and the perfect mix of cool mint and rich chocolate. It has a vintage dessert appeal that no one in our family can resist. —Marilyn Blankschien, Clintonville, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 371 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
6/27
Warm Rocky Road Cake
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a slow-cooker cake could be so attractive. It's a real winner. —Scarlett Elrod, Newnan, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without ice cream): 386 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Butterfinger Cookie Bars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
32 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different bars; this one was voted the best of the bunch. Make sure you have an extra candy bar on hand because it’s hard to resist a nibble or two while you’re chopping. —Barbara Leighty, Simi Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 282 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Chocolate Cream Cupcakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
20 cupcakes
From the Recipe Creator:
My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white icing. —Alisa Christensen, Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Mocha Java Pie with Kahlua Cream
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a big coffee drinker and love the iced and frozen versions, too. This pie was my way of incorporating those flavors into a dessert. —Becky McClaflin, Blanchard, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without chocolate curls): 507 calories, 32g fat (20g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 436mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
10/27
Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love chocolate and this is so quick and easy to make that I can surprise my family anytime of the year. Feel free to add toppings of your choice. —Karla Krohn, Madison, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 283 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
11/27
Crock-Pot Lava Cake
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone who tries this dessert falls in love with it. Using a slow cooker liner makes cleanup a breeze. —Latona Dwyer, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 215 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chocolate Delight Dessert
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My three children loved this dessert so much that they begged me to get the recipe. It's so easy to make and tastes so good. And making it ahead of time frees your hands and your time for other to-do's! —Ruth Dyck, Forest, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 439 calories, 22g fat (14g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
13/27
Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight
Total Time
35 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a simple chocolate dessert recipe for any type of potluck occasion, and the pan always comes home empty. —Diane Windley, Grace, Idaho
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 365 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Easy Grasshopper Pie
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pie has become a Christmas classic in our family. Although now, I make it throughout the year! —Melissa Sokasits, Warrenville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 332 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 196mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Caramel Chocolate Trifle
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 349 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Layered Brownie Dessert
Total Time
40 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A tasty brownie is the base for layers of cream cheese and chocolate pudding in this make-ahead dessert. —Muriel Ledeboer, Oostburg, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 545 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Rocky Road Fudge Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet frozen treats are simple to prepare and guaranteed to bring out the kid in anyone. The creamy pops feature a special chocolate and peanut topping.—Karen Grant, Tulare, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 pop: 140 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Pudding Pizza
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My sister Brenda and I made up this recipe while talking on the phone! My family loved the classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter presented in a whole new way. —LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma. Learn how to make chocolate pudding pie.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 449 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chocolate Pudding Cake
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try this recipe if you want a rich, fudgy dessert that’s a cross between pudding and cake. I like to serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Paige Arnette, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 505 calories, 30g fat (11g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 381 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 511mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Fudge Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolate frozen dessert is the perfect summer treat! Invite your kids into the kitchen to help you stir the pudding. —Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 pop: 107 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
24/27
Sacher Torte Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This cookie recipe will be a hit whether you are making it for your family or for a potluck. Apricot is traditional but you can choose whichever fruit preserves you prefer.—Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 133 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Chocolate Trifle
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a fabulous finale when entertaining, this lovely layered chocolate trifle is a winner! Chocolate trifle recipes are a do-ahead dessert that serves a group, and it even tastes great the next day. —Pam Botine, Goldsboro, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 396 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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