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overhead shot of a cooked Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding Recipe that has been served in thin glass cups. the pudding is topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding

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This simple gluten free chocolate pudding recipe is easy to make and has infinitely more flavor than instant pudding. It’s rich, silky smooth, and satisfies that chocolate craving! There's even dairy free and egg free options.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
By: Sharon Lachendro
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 2 Egg Yolks, (from large eggs)
  • 2 cups Whole Milk, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, cubed and room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 oz. Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Espresso Powder, optional
  • Homemade Whipped Cream, for serving
  • Chocolate Shavings, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt to a medium-sized non-stick pot and whisk to combine.
    dry ingredients whisked together in a white and red Dutch oven to make gluten free chocolate pudding
  • Whisk in the egg yolk and milk until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated.
    ingredients to make gluten free chocolate pudding whisked together in a white and red Dutch oven ready to be cooked
  • Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture comes to a low boil and has thickened.
    cooked gluten free chocolate pudding in a white and red Dutch oven
  • Remove from the heat and immediately whisk in the butter, vanilla extract, chopped chocolate, and espresso powder (if using). Whisk until the butter and chocolate have melted and the pudding is smooth.
    cooked gluten free chocolate pudding in a white and red Dutch oven. Cubed butter, chopped chocolate, and espresso powder have been added and are ready to be whisked in.
  • Place a fine-mesh strainer over a glass bowl and pour the pudding over the strainer. Whisk the pudding until it all passes through the strainer and any lumps are left behind.
    chocolate pudding being pressed through a fine mesh strainer over a glass bowl
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the pudding surface (to prevent “skin” from forming) and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    cooked chocolate pudding in a clear glass bowl with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface ready to be chilled
  • Serve in individual bowls/cups and top with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
    overhead shot of chocolate pudding in small glass cups ready to be served

Notes

  1. Please read the post for dairy free and egg free substitutions along with helpful tips for making this recipe.
  2. Nutrition information is for the pudding only and does not include the whipped cream or chocolate shavings for serving.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 2mg

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