Dairy Free Chocolate Pudding
Apr 01, 2021
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounces good quality bittersweet chocolate coarsely chopped
- use liquid stevia drops to taste
- 2 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso optional
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice optional, or try plain cinnamon
Tools
- 4 2-ounce ramekins, cups or demitasse cups
Instructions
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In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chocolate and stevia and pulse until the chocolate is finely ground. Add the egg, vanilla and salt and pulse to a paste.
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In a small saucepan, bring the coconut milk, espresso powder and spice to almost a boil over high heat, whisking to incorporate. Be careful and watch as it comes to a boil. It can boil over in the blink of an eye, and its a terrible mess to clean up.
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With the food processor running, add the hot coconut milk in a steady stream and blend until smooth and silky, about 1 minute. This melts everything together and makes the pudding.
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Transfer the pudding to small ramekins and refrigerate. It will be easier if you first pour it into a large heat proof measuring cup with a pouring spout. Refrigerate until the puddings are set, about 2 hours or overnight. Puddings can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. Wrap tightly in plastic film after they are cool and firm.
Notes
Canned coconut milk - If the can of coconut milk is solidified versus emulsified, shake the can well to combine and smooth it out. Alternatively place the contents in a blender and blend on the lowest setting for a few seconds.
Serving options - top with lightly sweetened whipped cream or coconut cream if desired, adding a little vanilla and a touch of sugar when whipping. For chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler or a microplane zester and a bar or chunk of chocolate. A few fresh strawberries or raspberries are a nice addition too.
This recipe is from Chef Sally Cameron from https://afoodcentriclife.com please visit Chef Sally's website for more great recipes ideas.
