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homemade chocolate pudding in small mason jars topped with chocolate shavings and dairy free whipped cream on a gray surface
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4.75 from 8 votes

Dairy Free Chocolate Pudding

This homemade dairy free chocolate pudding recipe is better than any pudding you'll ever make from a packet or anything you buy at the store.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate pudding recipe, dairy free chocolate pudding, how to make dairy free pudding, how to make vegan pudding, vegan chocolate pudding
Servings: 6
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt divided
  • 3 cups dairy free milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips*

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
  • Add chocolate chips and turn heat to medium, whisking frequently until chocolate chips are melted.
  • Allow mixture to continue cooking, over medium heat, whisking occasionally to prevent lumps. Continue until pudding has thickened and coats the back of a spoon.
  • Transfer pudding to individual cups and allow pudding to set in the refrigerator for about 2 - 3 hours.
  • Garnish with a sprinkle of salt, fresh chocolate shavings or whipped cream*.

Notes

*Choose dairy free products to make this recipe dairy free

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 457mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g