Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Agar-Agar Mixture

   Separate 2/3 cup of milk from the total 3 cups. Add 1 teaspoon of agar-agar powder (or gelatin as an alternative) to this separated cold milk. Mix well until dissolved and set aside for later use.

2. 2.Boil Milk

   Pour the remaining 2 1/3 cups of milk into a pan and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from burning at the bottom.

3. 3.Add Sweetener

   Once the milk starts boiling, add 1/2 cup of condensed milk (or sugar as an alternative) and stir to combine.

4. 4.Incorporate Chocolate

   Next, add 1/2 cup of melted chocolate (or cocoa powder as an alternative) to the milk mixture.

5. 5.Whisk Chocolate

   Mix the chocolate thoroughly into the milk using a whisk until it is completely melted and combined.

6. 6.Add Agar-Agar Mix

   Once the chocolate has melted, add the reserved milk and agar-agar mixture, continuously stirring while pouring to ensure it mixes well.

7. 7.Thicken Mixture

   Keep stirring the mixture until it thickens. Perform a spoon test: if you swipe the spoon through the mixture and the line doesn't immediately close, it's ready to be removed from the heat.

8. 8.Prepare Container

   Prepare a container of your choice by lining it with parchment paper for easy demolding.

9. 9.Pour and Chill

   Pour the prepared chocolate mixture into the lined container. Cover the container and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the pudding is completely set.

10. 10.Demold Pudding

    After 3 hours, remove the pudding from the fridge. Gently press the edges with your fingers to loosen it from the container. Turn the container upside down onto a serving plate to demold the pudding.

11. 11.Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the chocolate pudding with shredded chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, and for a festive look, add a raspberry and a small mint leaf.