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Decadent Chocolate Pudding Recipe: Rich and Creamy Comfort
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Decadent Chocolate Pudding Recipe: Rich and Creamy Comfort

A silky dairy-free chocolate pudding made with alkalized cocoa, egg yolks, sugar, and non-dairy fat. Velvety and intensely chocolatey, this recipe achieves a restaurant-quality texture with no dairy fat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: CITRUS DESSERTS
Cuisine: Modern Dessert
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup semi-sweet cocoa (alkalized)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp non-dairy fat (avocado oil recommended)
  • ¼ cup liquid (use unsweetened almond milk or water)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ cups non-dairy milk (optional for richer texture)

Method
 

  1. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and salt until light and creamy
  2. Dissolve cocoa in 1/4 cup liquid
  3. Combine with egg mixture
  4. Add non-dairy fat, vanilla, and remaining 1 1/4 cups non-dairy milk
  5. Cook in double boiler to 160°F (70°C), stirring constantly
  6. Chill in sealed containers for 4 hours
  7. Stir before serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 90mgSugar: 25g

Notes

Use room-temperature eggs for smooth emulsification
Double boiler is critical to prevent curdling
Substitute instant coffee for mocha flavor
Coconut sugar replaces granulated sugar for caramel notes
Separate egg whites for optional meringue topping
Store in single-serving containers for up to 3 days

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