Vegan Chocolate Pudding is a perfect easy to make sweet treat, that comes together in less than a half an hour!
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Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Cinnamon
Every day that ends in chocolate is just a little bit sweeter! It could be a Tuesday. A Saturday. Or Valentines Day….coming up soon, hint, hint! It’s just better with chocolate. We’re at a draw in our house over Valentines. Irving has long declared Valentines to be a silly commercial holiday, and this year David has joined the dark side! Jonny is still with me though, so maybe he and I will do a special mom and me Valentines dinner…and eat all of the Valentine candies that I bought for the boys! And I think we’ll have some of this vegan chocolate pudding too!
Easy to Make Dessert
As much as I love baking (and I really do love baking!), stovetop desserts are so simple, and come together so quickly! Instant gratification! I love making a dessert that comes together in less than a half hour! This chocolate pudding does need to chill after you cook it, but you can still sample it straight out of the pot!
How do you make Vegan Pudding?
Vegan pudding is really simple to make. Cornstarch thickens just about any liquid mixture really well. You just need to make sure you mix the cornstarch with cold liquid before mixing it into whatever it is you’re trying to thicken. Then add the flavoring—in this case we’re using chocolate, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Chocolate Pudding….with a kick!
Chocolate pudding on it’s own is delicious! But adding some cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper takes it to the next level, and brings out the chocolate flavor! I love to serve this pudding with some gingersnap cookies as well, for a sweet and spicy combo—yum! Don’t forget some vegan whip!
More Vegan Puddings You Will Love
- Chocolate Tapioca Pudding
- Vegan Vanilla Pudding Cups
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
- Coconut Tapioca Pudding
- Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding with Apples
Let’s Make Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Cinnamon
Are you ready to give this simple vegan chocolate pudding a try? Leave me a note (and a rating!!!) in the comments below and let me know how you like it!
Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Cinnamon
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups non-dairy milk divided
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
- 6 ounces vegan chocolate chips (about 1 rounded cup)
- Pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the garnish:
- vegan whipped cream (I like the Whole Foods oat whip!)
- gingersnap cookies (I like the Whole Foods brand)
Instructions
- Place cornstarch and 1 cup of the milk in a small heavy bottomed saucepan. Whisk together until all cornstarch is dissolved and there are no more lumps.
- Add in the remaining 2 cup of milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using). Turn stove on to medium high heat and whisk together as the mixture comes up to a boil.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil turn down the heat to low. Add chocolate chips and continue whisking as they melt and the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, stir in vanilla, and let cool for just a minute or two.
- Pour the pudding into a storage container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the pudding (touching) to prevent a “skin” from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours or more before serving.
- Once chilled, divide into bowls for serving. Garnish with vegan whip and gingersnap cookie crumbs if desired. Enjoy!
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. David, 2012. Me, 1980.
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