Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding Hacks You Need to Know
Indulge in the creamy, rich flavor of chocolate pudding without the added sugar. Learn how to prepare sugar-free chocolate pudding with these easy tips and tricks for a guilt-free dessert.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan For cooking the pudding mixture.
- Whisk To combine ingredients smoothly and avoid lumps
- Measuring Cups and Spoons To ensure accurate ingredient measurements
- Mixing Bowl For dissolving thickeners like cornstarch in cold milk.
- Serving Dishes To portion and serve the pudding
- Spatula For scraping the pudding into dishes cleanly.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp natural sweetener
- 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine unsweetened cocoa powder, your choice of sweetener, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
- Add Milk: Gradually whisk in milk (or a dairy-free alternative) until smooth.
- Cook: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and starts to bubble (about 5–7 minutes).
- Enhance Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Chill: Pour into serving dishes and let cool to room temperature before refrigerating for 2–3 hours.
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Notes
- Use any milk or milk alternative to suit your dietary needs.
- For a deeper flavor, add 1 tsp of instant coffee granules to the mix.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings or nuts for added texture and richness.