Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Name: Vegan Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 540 min
Ingredients: 1.5 cups raw cashews (7 ounces); 3 tablespoons natural cocoa powder; 0.75 cup unsweetened plant-based milk; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate; Pinch of kosher salt; Vegan yogurt and crushed candy canes, for serving

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By

Riley Wofford

Updated on November 18, 2021

vegan chocolate pudding topped with candy canes — Photo: Nico Schinco

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

9 hrs

Yield:

4 to 6 Serves

Here's a festive treat for your vegan guests that requires no cooking at all! It's rich and silky-smooth, but the creaminess in this dairy-free pudding comes from cashews, not custard.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups raw cashews (7 ounces)
3 tablespoons natural cocoa powder
¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 ounces melted semi-sweet chocolate
Pinch of kosher salt
Vegan yogurt and crushed candy canes, for serving

Directions

Place cashews in a bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain and transfer to a food processor or high-powered blender cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla, melted chocolate, and salt. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute.
Divide among 4 to 6 small glasses; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before adding a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.