Chocolate pudding is a delicious treat that I particularly enjoy homemade. I was sent some Silk Cashewmilk to try (as part of this sponsored post), and as soon as I tasted it I knew that the creamy texture would make for a great dairy free homemade chocolate pudding! I have a couple of family pudding recipes that we love, so I adapted the simpler of the two to create a dairy free chocolate pudding recipe for this post.
Dairy Free Chocolate Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup baking cocoa
(this makes it very chocolatey, so if you prefer a light chocolate flavor you can use less) - 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 cups Silk Cashewmilk – we used the unsweetened, but the original sweetened version also works (it will create a sweeter dessert)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
(this makes it very chocolatey, so if you prefer a light chocolate flavor you can use less)
Combine all of the dry ingredients in a pan and stir well. Then, turn on the stove and slowly add the Cashew milk, stirring as you go. At first, it will look like this:
Bring it to a boil, and allow it to boil lightly for two minutes.
Add vanilla, and pour into whatever container you want to store and serve it in. I used a variety of Ball jars for ours. Set in the fridge to chill. One batch will make 6-8 servings.
Once your pudding is chilled, it’s time for a taste test. I was impressed that the pudding had a nice, creamy texture, although I did miss the butter I usually add to this recipe. I think next time I will try adding one tablespoon of coconut oil.
Are you interested in trying Silk Cashewmilk? Join the Silk newsletter to learn more about this product, and you can let them know what you think about it on the Silk Facebook page. Their website also has a great collection of Silk Cashewmilk recipes to try! You can drink Cashew Milk plain, eat it with cereal as a dairy alternative, and it is also delicious in smoothies!
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.