This vegan chocolate pudding is so simple and quick to prepare yet so full of rich, dark chocolate flavours. Serve these little desserts with crisp shortbread biscuits and a ruby red strawberry for a deliciously light end to a meal that will impress your guests and family! Even though this is a dairy-free recipe no-one will guess so you can serve it up to any meat-eating visitors with confidence!This pudding is also perfect for a guilt-free 3pm pick-me-up, snack or supper time treat.
4tablespoonsmaple syrup[Or an alternative syrup such as agave/date/rice]
1tablespoonvanilla extract[Or essence]
2tablespoonswater
Instructions
Add the silken tofu, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and water to a food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times to ensure even mixing.
349 grams silken firm tofu, 40 grams cocoa powder, 4 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons water
Divide the pudding between the serving dishes and smooth down the surface.
Place in the refrigerator to chill and thicken up for at least an hour, preferably a few hours, but of course you can enjoy the pudding right away if preparing for a quick snack.
Notes
Nutritional information is provided for guidance only and is not a strict calculation as ingredients vary.
Chocolate pudding will keep fresh in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. If storing over night then cover the dishes.
For a mint chocolate pudding variation replace the vanilla with a few drops of peppermint or almond extract or essence. And add more to taste.
Almond essence can replace the vanilla but again use a few drops at first, test the flavour and add more to taste.
These little puddings can be topped with your choice of fresh or frozen berries, fresh fruit, vegan whipped cream, ice-cream or yogurt, crushed or flaked nuts, desiccated coconut, chocolate shards or grated chocolate, chocolates buttons, etc. Or simply enjoy plain.
For extra chocolate flavours add some melted chocolate to the food processor or blender before processing.
For a special dessert a crisp Scottish shortbread biscuit is a nice accompaniment along with some juicy strawberries.
For more useful recipe notes and FAQ’s have a look at our recipe notes and FAQ sections above this recipe.