Homemade Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding

Homemade Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding is a simple and delicious classic dessert idea that can be made in about 20 minutes.

This smooth and creamy chocolate dessert is made with common pantry ingredients including unsweetened cocoa powder and milk.

Easy homemade chocolate pudding.

If you are a fan of classic desserts and chocolate, this is a dessert for you.

I like how great this recipes tastes even without the added sugar.

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Make this pudding ahead of time and refrigerate the pudding servings in individual dessert cups. You can find a selection of dessert cups with lids here.

Why we love this recipe for homemade pudding.

This chocolate pudding recipe is relatively easy to make. I really like knowing all of the ingredients that go into it as well.

More reasons to like this recipe.

• This pudding can be made in advance, placed into individual serving cups, and refrigerated until you are ready to serve it.
• Knowing all of the ingredients that have been added to this pudding means that you do not have to add ingredients that you are unsure of.
• Personalizing this pudding can be as simple as using mint extract, banana extract, or the extract of your choice.
• You can top this pudding with fruit and a dollop of Sugar Free Whipped Cream before serving.
• Chocolate pudding is a classic dessert that is also a comfort food.
• This pudding can be served as a dessert or snack idea.

Ingredients needed homemade chocolate pudding without sugar.

This recipe includes common pantry or refrigerated ingredients that you may already have on hand.

• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Use a good cocoa powder for better flavor.
• Sugar Alternative. For best results, use a granular sugar alternative that measures like sugar and that can also be cooked with.
• Salt. A small amount is used for a bit of flavor balance.
• Milk. Whole milk is best as it is thick and creamy. Alternatives include full fat coconut milk or heavy cream (low carb alternatives as well).
• Vanilla Extract. This adds to the flavor of the pudding.
• Egg Yolks. This help to make the pudding more rich while aiding in thickening the pudding.
• Cornstarch. Essential ingredient added for thickening. This also gives the pudding a light and silky texture that is desirable in pudding, unlike certain other thickeners.
• Butter. Unsalted butter is preferred however, if you are using salted butter you can omit adding salt.

Tips for making the best sugar free pudding.

Using a full fat milk or similar dairy will make this recipe rich as it is expected to be. If you really want to knock out some of the fat, do not go below 2% milk as anything thinner can lead to a thinner pudding consistency.

More helpful tips for you.

1. For an even richer taste, stir in a half teaspoon instant espresso powder. You can add this when you add the butter and vanilla extract.
2. Make this recipe even more chocolatey but adding up to a quarter cup of sugar free chocolate chips when you add your butter and vanilla.
3. The secret to the success of this recipe is in whisking. Whisk the mixture constantly as indicated to break up lumps, blend the ingredients, and prevent burning.
4. Allowing the pudding to get too hot while it is cooking can make your pudding too thick and lumpy. It is a good idea to keep your pudding from going from bubbling to boiling.
5. Give the pudding enough time to set in your refrigerator before serving. Four hours is the minimum recommendation .
6. When you cover the pudding, use plastic wrap that is as close as possible to the top of the pudding. This will help prevent an undesirable skin from forming on the top of your pudding.

How to make Homemade Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding

Prep Time : 5 minutes .
Cook Time: 15 minutes .
Servings :8 .

1. In a medium sized saucepan, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar alternative, and salt until the ingredients are well combined and there are no lumps present.
2. Whisk in 3 ½ cups of the milk with the ingredients in the saucepan and then warm the ingredients on medium heat until steam forms (about five minutes), whisking the ingredients as needed. The mixture should be somewhat thickened enough to stick to your whisk or a spoon.
3. Meanwhile, while the ingredients are heating, in a medium mixing bowl, use a clean whisk to combine together the egg yolks, cornstarch and the remaining milk (a half cup).
4. Once the mixture on your stove has heated as indicated, carefully, pour a thin steady stream of the hot mixture into the mixture in the mixing bowl, whisking constantly and rapidly. Then carefully transfer the mixture back into the saucepan.
5. Return the saucepan to the stove on medium heat and cook until the pudding begins to bubble and has thickened (10 to 15 minutes). At this point, continue to cook pudding for a minute whisking constantly.
6. Turn the heat off and remove pan from heat to stir in the vanilla and butter until fully incorporated.
7. Carefully pour the pudding through a fine mesh strainer to remove any lumps if needed. Then cover the pudding with plastic wrap, touching the wrap directly to the surface of the pudding if possible to prevent a layer of skin from forming on your pudding.
8. When the pudding has set and you are ready to serve it, simply scoop pudding servings into cups or small bowls and enjoy.

Expert Tip 👉 Serve this pudding with shaved chocolate from a sugar free chocolate bar.

How to store chocolate pudding.

This pudding should be well covered to prevent a skin from forming on the top. When properly stored and refrigerated, this pudding should keep for up to five days. Freezing is not recommended.

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