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Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

February 20, 2017 By Sarah 26 Comments

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Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food.

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

A few years ago I started making coconut tapioca pudding.  It was an instant favorite for Irving, and David loved it too (Jonathan wasn’t even on the scene yet really—I was actually just weeks pregnant with him when I first shared the recipe).  Since then my humble Coconut Tapioca Pudding recipe has gone on to be one of my top three recipes of all time (the other two recipes rounding out the top three are my Pizza Tofu and my Perfect Brownies—very good company!).  So it seems time to share a new version of this pudding—a CHOCOLATE version!

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

My local co-op, PCC, actually sells a vegan chocolate tapioca pudding in their deli section.  It was introduced to me by my good friend Lea.  I actually met Lea through my blog’s facebook page and we hit it off right away!  How could we not?  One of the first times that we met up for a playdate she brought me some of PCC’s pudding—at that point it was only available in the Seattle stores, not in the stores in my neighborhood.  It was of course love at first bite, and I was determined to make it at home!

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Ultimate Comfort Food

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food.  I’ve got a house full of sick kiddos this week, and I think I’m coming down with their bug too, so we’re eating lots of this yummy pudding!  Everyone is happy!  Top it with a little bit of coconut whipped cream and you’ve got yourself an extra special treat!

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Tapioca pearls are small white balls—they look like the filling of the yellow beanbag chair that I had in middle school—how I know that is a long story that involved exploding the beanbag all over my entire bedroom!  These small pearls absorb liquid and expand, and they also transform from white to translucent as they cook.

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Every time I make my Chocolate Tapioca Pudding I doubt myself—it always looks like WAY too much liquid—like chocolate soup—but after it chills, it firms up completely!  In fact, sometimes I zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds before serving to loosen it up.  I’m telling you—tapioca is soooooo absorbent!

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Go ahead and give this yummy recipe a try!  Be sure to take a picture and post it on social media.  Give me a tag!  {#frieddandelions // @frieddandelions}

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Chocolate Tapioca Pudding

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls (NOT starch)
  • water for soaking
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Soak the tapioca in a small bowl of water (water should cover the tapioca pearls by about an inch). Set aside for an hour.
  • Whisk coconut milk, water, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and pinch of salt together in a small saucepan.
  • Drain the tapioca and add the pearls to the coconut milk mixture.
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring often. If it bubbles turn the heat down slightly.
  • The tapioca pearls will begin to turn from white to translucent.
  • Once all of the pearls are translucent turn off the heat. It will look like chocolate soup at this point—trust me that it will absorb all of the liquid as it cools.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Transfer right away to a container and seal with a lid. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours.
  • Once chilled, give the pudding a good stir.
  • Serve and enjoy! If the pudding is too firm you can zap it in the microwave for 30 seconds to loosen it up before serving. I like to top mine with coconut whipped cream or "Soyatoo" Rice Whip!

Notes

*Please note that the prep time does not include the soaking time for the tapioca pearls or the chilling time for the pudding.

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, starchy—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)


Chocolate Tapioca Pudding is creamy, rich, decadent—the ultimate comfort food. (vegan, soy free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, no refined sugar)

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  1. Tetley says

    April 24, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    I used monk fruit maple syrup and it turned out really well. I also used a stick blender (after it had been in the fridge for a day) and the texture was between a pudding and a mousse. Thank you for this terrific recipe!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      April 24, 2022 at 8:42 pm

      Yum! I’m glad you were able to make it work for you! It’s one of my favorite treats too!

      Reply
  2. Joshua Howard says

    September 3, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Great recipe and simple instructions! Yesterday I made it and now it’s my new favorite! Natural, healthy and vegan what can be better? Thank you for the share!

    Reply
  3. Penny says

    January 24, 2018 at 12:38 am

    Hello! How big is the can of coconut milk? My local Asian grocery has 3 different sizes. Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      January 24, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      Oh wow! The ones I use are the 14.5 ounce size. Hope you can find that size, or measure accordingly!!! Just under 2 cups of liquid!

      Reply
  4. Maraika says

    September 10, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    Delicious rich chocolate taste and so smooth and velvety. Will be a family favourite for sure.

    Reply
  5. Leeah says

    May 13, 2017 at 5:37 pm

    Followed the recipe exactly. This pud is soooo good. Rich and creamy and indulgent. So easy to make.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      May 18, 2017 at 11:34 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it—thank you for coming back to let me know! It’s one of my favorites too!

      Reply
  6. Bawaseer ka ilaj says

    March 7, 2017 at 3:31 am

    Nice recipe i have tried at my home but it doesn’t looks so perfect may be there is something that i have missed. But overall its very good.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      March 7, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Hi Bawaseer! Can you tell me more about what wasn’t quite right? Maybe I can help you trouble shoot!

      Reply
  7. Ginny McMeans says

    February 27, 2017 at 9:00 am

    I will be making this very very soon!

    Reply
  8. Melissa Huggins says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    I love tapioca pudding and I’ve rarely had a chocolate version. Yours looks so rich and creamy! Love the bean bag story…I always wanted one, but my mom wouldn’t buy it. I think I know why now 😉

    Reply
  9. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    February 22, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    I’m running out for tapioca pearls! Be back soon!

    Reply
  10. Nerellie Hyland says

    February 21, 2017 at 11:47 pm

    Dear Sarah. I make a recipe almost the same as yours, but I use Carob Powder and it gives an amazing soft gentle taste that everyone loves. I made it for a luncheon once, and as it was being carried to the kitchen people were putting their fingers into the bowl trying to get the last bit!!!!! I mix a can of pitted black cherries into it as well which makes it like a Chocolate Blackforest Dessert. So delicious!!

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    • Sarah says

      February 24, 2017 at 11:08 pm

      Oh yum! I bet the addition of cherries is delicious!

      Reply
  11. Jenn says

    February 21, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    I have my own exploding bean bag chair story as well. It was college though…you can only imagine. LOL! This pudding looks amazing and I just happen to have some tapioca pearls in the pantry! Whoop!

    Reply
  12. Mel |avirtualvegan.com says

    February 21, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    You have just reminded me that I bought some tapioca a few months ago with a recipe creation in mind, then never actually tried it. I think I should just make this instead! It looks awesome. ????

    Reply
  13. Mary says

    February 21, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    Is quick tapioca the same as “pearls”??

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 21, 2017 at 6:07 pm

      I’m not familiar with quick tapioca. Do you have a brand or product name? I’d be happy to take a peek and see if it’s the same!

      Reply
  14. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says

    February 21, 2017 at 9:57 am

    This looks so good Sarah! So rich and delish with the texture of the tapioca with the creaminess of the coconut milk. And I even have tapioca pearls on hand yay! I am totally trying this…possibly today 🙂

    Reply
  15. Becky Striepe says

    February 21, 2017 at 7:23 am

    Oh my gosh, this looks so rich and decadent. I neeeeed it!

    Reply
  16. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says

    February 21, 2017 at 4:23 am

    Do you know I’ve never had a tapioca pudding? This one looks amazing though (who can say no to chocolate?) so I’ll totally be trying this!

    Reply

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