Dairy Free Chocolate Pudding
Rich, deeply chocolatey, and impossibly silky, this stovetop pudding is the kind of dessert that makes people ask for seconds before they've even finished their first bowl. Full-fat coconut milk is the secret weapon here — it delivers the lush, creamy body that traditional pudding gets from dairy, so nothing feels like a compromise. A hit of finely chopped dairy-free chocolate stirred in off the heat takes the cocoa base to another level, giving the finished pudding a glossy, almost ganache-like depth. The technique is straightforward: whisk the dry ingredients together, stream in your milks, and cook until thick and bubbling before pulling it off the heat. Straining the pudding into ramekins and pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface keeps everything smooth and skin-free while it chills. After a couple of hours in the fridge, you've got four perfectly set, restaurant-worthy cups ready to go — topped with dairy-free whipped topping if you're feeling extra. It's the kind of recipe that quietly becomes a household staple.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup dairy free milk
- 2 oz dairy free chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For serving
- dairy free whipped topping, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt in a medium saucepan until evenly combined with no lumps.
- 2
Gradually pour in the coconut milk and dairy free milk, whisking constantly until the dry ingredients are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
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