Vegan Chocolate Pudding
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Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Description
Vegan Chocolate Pudding combines a creamy base made from soaked raw cashews blended with full-fat coconut milk, vanilla, almond extract, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt. The mousse is blended repeatedly until airy and smooth for a silky texture. A darker layer is created by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips and mixing them with a portion of the mousse, which is then chilled to help it set. The lighter mousse is poured over the semi-set layer to maintain distinct layers in the dessert.
The pudding balances subtle nutty and coconut flavors with rich cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate. The dual layers provide textural contrast, with the dark chocolate layer offering a denser bite beneath the fluffy mousse. The recipe allows for a variety of toppings including cocoa powder, shaved chocolate, or nondairy whipped cream to add a finishing touch.
This dessert suits occasions where vegan or dairy-free options are desired without sacrificing creaminess and chocolate richness. It can be served chilled and benefits from some freezer time to firm the layers. Variations in the recipe accommodate dietary restrictions, replacing cashews with coconut cream or adjusting liquids if necessary to support different allergies or preferences.
Soak cashews for at least 15 minutes or up to an hour for smoother mousse texture before blending.Use coconut cream in place of cashews to make a nut-free pudding, utilizing the solid white part of full-fat coconut milk.For coconut-free, increase cashews to 2 cups and blend with a non-dairy milk or water for desired consistency.Freeze the layered pudding for about 30 minutes prior to serving to set layers and improve mousse consistency.
Ingredients
For the base mousse:
- 1 cup cashew nuts raw
- 15- ounce coconut milk full fat, canned
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
For the darker layer:
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
For topping:
- cocoa powder or chocolate ribbons made from a grated chocolate bar. You can also top it with some whipped coconut cream or vanilla ice cream.
Instructions
Make the mousse:
- Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes or preferably for an hour, if you can do this beforehand, then drain and add to a blender with the coconut milk and the rest of the mousse layer ingredients. Blend for a minute, then let the mixture sit for 5 minutes and then blend again for a minute. Repeat until the mixture is super smooth and also slightly fluffy.
Make the darker layer:
- In a double boiler, add the chocolate chips and melt until smooth. Then remove from the heat. In that same bowl, add half of the the blended chocolate mousse mixture and mix in. If your coconut milk mixture was too cold, you may have trouble mixing the mousse mixture with the warmer chocolate. If so, put that bowl back on the double boiler and mix it for a few seconds until well mixed.
- Divide the darker mixture between your serving cups, glasses or bowls, and freeze for 15 minutes to half an hour so that it sets a little bit, so that you can pour the other layer on top easily.
Assemble the pudding:
- Remove the serving bowls from the freezer and pour the remaining mousse mixture on top. Chill the chocolate pudding in the refrigerator for at least an hour (see notes).
- Sprinkle some cocoa powder or use a peeler to make chocolate ribbons out of a chocolate bar on top. You can also add a dollop of whipped coconut cream or vanilla ice cream on top.
Notes
- Soak the cashews for at least 15 minutes or preferably an hour before blending to achieve a creamy mousse texture.
- For a nut-free version, substitute coconut cream instead of cashews, using the firm white layer from chilled canned coconut milk.
- If avoiding coconut, increase cashews to 2 cups and blend with 3/4 cup water or non-dairy milk for the right consistency.
- Layered pudding firms better when frozen for 15 to 30 minutes before adding the final mousse layer, helping maintain distinct layers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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