Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate pudding in a small glass jar with a large spoonful of pudding held over the jar.

5 from 1 vote

Dairy-free chocolate pudding is a creamy, indulgent dessert that will satisfy your chocolate cravings. Ready in 35 minutes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Resting Time6

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 498kcal

Author: Candice Walker

Ingredients

1 quart coconut milk whisked together to remove clumps
⅔ cup sugar
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp arrowroot powder
6 large egg yolks
4 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt

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Instructions

Whisk 3 cups of the coconut milk, cocoa powder, & sugar in a ceramic or anodized stainless steel saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to very low simmer, whisking to remove any clumps. Remove from heat.
In the meantime, add 1 cup milk, the arrowroot powder, salt, egg yolks, and vanilla in a medium to large bowl.
Temper the egg mixture by whisking while slowly adding the coconut milk mixture. Then, pour entire mixture back into the saucepan and whisk constantly over medium-high heat.
When it comes to a full boil you will notice the mixture thickening. Reduce the heat to simmer and continue whisking until thick (~3 minutes).
Split between 8 cups/bowls/ramekins.
Enjoy warm, or refrigerate for at least 6 hours to fully set.

Notes

Use canned coconut milk and make sure it's full fat. Other dairy-free milks yield inconsistent results in this recipe. I whisk the coconut milk in a bowl before adding it to the saucepan. This helps remove any solid clumps.

I love storing homemade pudding in little individually portioned jars. Then, I get to grab a jar on my way to work and enjoy it as a mid-morning or afternoon snack!

Enjoy this pudding alone or top it with dairy-free whipped cream for added indulgence!

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