Dairy Free Eggless Chocolate Pudding

Total time2 hr 25 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time15 min

Deep, glossy chocolate flavor is the whole point here, built from a cocoa-and-sugar base whisked with bittersweet chocolate until it turns silky and rich. The cornstarch does the heavy lifting for that classic spoon-coating texture, so you get old-school pudding thickness without eggs or any stovetop custard fuss. A quick pass through a fine-mesh strainer guarantees a perfectly smooth set, and pressing plastic wrap right onto the surface keeps it glossy instead of skinned. Chilled for a couple of hours, it firms up into rich, spoonable little cups that taste like something from a fancy bistro menu. This one's an easy win for a dairy free dessert rotation, especially when you want something make-ahead and genuinely indulgent. Serve it straight from the ramekin with a spoon and don't look back.

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Ingredients

4 servings

½ cup granulated sugar
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3 tbsp cornstarch
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp salt
2 ½ cups whole milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened soy milk, measured 1:1. It's one of the most reliable milk swaps and works in sauces, custards, and baked goods. For hot or acidic drinks, a barista-style soy milk resists curdling.
½ cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
2 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70% cacao), finely chopped
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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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 whole milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly until the dry mixture is fully dissolved and the liquid is smooth.

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