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    Home » Dairy Free Keto » Keto Chocolate Pudding

    Published: Jul 20, 2018 · Modified: Jan 5, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Chocolate Pudding

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    This keto chocolate pudding is unbelievably smooth and creamy. It takes only 20 minutes to make and is totally dairy-free. It’s a wonderful low carb dessert the whole family loves.

    For more chocolatey goodness, be sure to check out my keto chocolate cake recipe.

    Titled image of the best keto chocolate pudding with a spoonful taken out.

    I was never really been much of a pudding person until I started making my own keto chocolate pudding. But this delicious and easy recipe changed my mind completely.

    I love keto chocolate mousse and cheesecake, and other creamy, rich desserts, but pudding was just never my thing. I tended to associate it with the instant variety, that tasteless goo that comes out of box and is the ubiquitous dessert of summer camps and school cafeterias everywhere.

    So I used to consider pudding beneath my notice as a dessert, too plebian, too mass-market, to be any good. I just didn’t know any better. My prejudice is thus rooted in plain, old ignorance, as such prejudices usually are.

    Spooning coconut whipped cream onto a glass full of keto pudding.

    Homemade chocolate pudding is a game changer

    But making my own homemade keto chocolate pudding has changed my mind completely. Done right, it’s an incredibly delicious treat that’s worthy of a spot at my dessert table.

    What make your own sugar free pudding at home?

    • Smooth and creamy
    • Deeper chocolate flavor
    • Dairy free option
    • No questionable ingredients
    • Just as easy as making it from a box (seriously!)

    Really, making your own keto chocolate pudding at home is worth it. It beats out boxed mixes every time for flavor and consistency, and you have the advantage of knowing exactly what’s going into your dessert.

    And did I mention that it’s ridiculously easy too?

    Dairy free keto chocolate pudding in two dessert glassed with coconut whipped cream and a macadamia nut on top of each.

    How to make keto chocolate pudding

    1. Use full fat coconut milk or cream. Conventional pudding calls for milk but full fat dairy or coconut milk helps thicken sugar free pudding.
    2. Bring to a simmer. You don’t want it to boil but you should see a strong simmer before moving to the next step.
    3. Temper the egg yolks. Tempering is the process of slowly adding hot liquid to the yolks as you whisk, to bring them up to temperature. This helps ensure that they don’t curdle when you add them back into the pan with the rest of the hot liquid.
    4. Use cocoa powder. Choose a good quality cocoa powder like Rodelle or Ghirardelli. Do not use natural cacao as it won’t mix in well and the pudding will have lumps.
    5. Whisk almost constantly. This is not a dessert you can walk away from, as it can thicken up without warning. Keep your eye on it!
    6. Thicken the mixture. You do need a thickening agent to help the pudding set properly. I have used both xanthan gum and glucomannan and they are equally good.
    Keto chocolate pudding in a glass dessert cup with whipped cream and a strawberry on top.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make this with dairy instead of coconut milk?

    You bet. I recommend using 1 ¼ cups of heavy cream and ½ cup almond milk or hemp milk to thin it out and lighten it.

    Does it taste like coconut?

    There is a hint of coconut flavor in this keto chocolate pudding, but mostly it tastes like chocolate. The cocoa powder masks the flavor.

    My mixture curdled, what do I do?

    Don’t panic, it’s an easy fix. Simply dump all of it into a blender and blend until smooth.

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    You can try but I can’t guarantee the results. When I use allulose in pudding, I find that they take a long time to set (up to 36 hours!). So just be mindful that if you replace the sweeteners, it may not set as well.

    Can I make keto chocolate pudding in advance?

    You can make this pudding up to two days in advance. Place plastic wrap over the top of each individual serving so that it doesn’t dry out too much.

    Close up shot of keto chocolate pudding with whipped cream and a mint leaf on top.

    Praise for keto chocolate pudding

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    “This recipe is awesome! I tried it yesterday and it’s the first time I’ve had chocolate pudding come out well (I’ve tried so many recipes). It had a mousse-like texture that I really loved.” – Carol

    More delicious dairy free desserts

    • Keto Oreos
    • No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
    • Coconut Milk Fudge
    • Keto Angel Food Cake
    • Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
    • Edible Cookie Dough

    Want more amazing keto desserts? Check out my new Keto Desserts page. All recipes under 7g TOTAL carbs!

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    Keto chocolate pudding in a glass dessert cup with whipped cream and a strawberry on top.

    Keto Chocolate Pudding

    Creamy keto chocolate pudding made with coconut milk. This delicious sugar-free pudding takes only 20 minutes to make and is totally dairy-free. A wonderful low carb dessert the whole family loves. 
    4.83 from 29 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto chocolate pudding, sugar-free pudding
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 228kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 13.5 oz full fat coconut milk (or 1 ¼ cups cream and ½ cup almond milk)
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • ¼ teaspoon glucomannan (or xanthan gum)
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • 3 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk and Swerve. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth.  Slowly add ½ cup of the hot coconut milk mixture into the egg yolks, whisking continuously.  
    • Slowly whisk the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan of hot coconut milk. Reduce heat to medium low and sprinkle with xanthan gum, whisking continuously.
    • Stir in the cocoa powder and cook until mixture thickens, 3 to 4 minutes, whisking continuously.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide between 6 dessert cups and refrigerate until set, 2 to 3 hours.
    • Garnish with lightly sweetened coconut whipped cream, some berries, or some macadamia nuts.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chocolate Pudding
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ⅙th of recipe)
    Calories 228 Calories from Fat 203
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22.6g35%
    Carbohydrates 4.9g2%
    Fiber 1.8g7%
    Protein 3.6g7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Sue Hammock says

      February 26, 2022 at 11:05 pm

      3 stars
      Tastes ok but when I took it out of the refrigerator, the coconut oil had separated and hardened on the top! Help! What happened?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 27, 2022 at 8:24 am

        I am honestly not sure since that’s never happened to me in the countless times I’ve made this. Did you overheat the mixture when making the pudding?

        Reply
    2. Mary S says

      February 19, 2022 at 8:10 pm

      Sadly, this I the only recipe of yours, Carolyn, I haven’t liked over all the years I have been making your delicious creations. It was like Jell-o consistency. (I’d use less xanthan gum next time.) I don’t like sweet, but it wasn’t sweet enough. And I could barely stretch it to 6 very small servings.

      Reply
    3. Tanya Brown says

      February 05, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      5 stars
      The best chocolate pudding keto style! So rich and creamy. You won’t miss sugar with this one.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 05, 2022 at 5:28 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Vicky says

      February 04, 2022 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      Best dessert recipe I have tried so far. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Mary says

      January 23, 2022 at 11:04 am

      5 stars
      This was sooo delicious! Creamy, pudding goodness. Do you, by chance, have suggestions to make a Vanilla version of this??

      Reply
    6. Arelis says

      January 21, 2022 at 9:01 pm

      Can I omit the cocoa powder in this recipe? Im allergic to chocolate.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 22, 2022 at 9:03 am

        Cocoa powder is part of what makes this set properly. Look at my banana pudding recipe instead as it’s formulated without any cocoa. You can make it vanilla rather than banana.

        Reply
    7. Carolyn Shriver says

      January 10, 2022 at 1:56 pm

      Hi Carolyn
      I love all of your baking recipes…especially the easier ones.
      However, would you believe I am afraid to try them. Most of the ingredients I have purchased, but my baking skills have never been the best. Right now I feel motivated and I’m going to start
      baking your great recipes!!!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 10, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        Take it one step at a time. Start with easy ones and get comfortable with your ingredients!

        Reply
    8. Tina says

      January 10, 2022 at 10:38 am

      Hi Carolyn , I have been following you for years and love your recipes . I am having an issue with this pudding I used xanthan gum in this recipe and it comes out slimey don’t know what I am doing wrong . Thank you Tina

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 10, 2022 at 2:43 pm

        You didn’t do anything wrong. That’s the nature of xanthan gum sometimes, which is why I recommend glucomannan first for this.

        Reply
    9. Mary says

      November 23, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the wonderful recipes…this is one of our favorites! I’m wondering if I can use this as a pie filling? (with your keto pie crust of course!) It seems like it would be thick enough…thoughts?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 23, 2021 at 5:27 pm

        Sure! You’d probably need a bit more of it. Maybe 25%.

        Reply
    10. Shelby says

      November 22, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      I have cacao powder…is that what you mean when you state to not use natural cacao???

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 22, 2021 at 9:46 pm

        Yup! Because it doesn’t blend in well, gets clumpy.

        Reply
    11. Jaymey says

      July 22, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic, easy and delish! I can’t wait for it to chill and devour!

      Reply
    12. Joanie says

      July 15, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      This pudding is delicious and easy to make. You are the best and so are your recipes!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        July 15, 2021 at 12:17 pm

        Thank you!!!

        Reply
    13. Jana says

      July 06, 2021 at 8:48 am

      4 stars
      I cannot think of a single recipe of yours that I’ve tried that I have not LOVED.
      Until this one.
      It’s fine (hubby even says he liked it), and it’s definitely not too hard to make.
      I used the butter instead of the oil, and am glad I tried it, but you have SO many good recipes, that I’d probably repeat those before this one.

      Reply
    14. Holli says

      July 04, 2021 at 10:28 am

      I am thinking about this recipe and think I should use butter instead of the coconut oil for my picky eaters, my family. I always use Hershey’s dark cocoa. Would that work? Is it raw? I have no idea. Not sure when I will try this recipe but I printed it to look at for later. I want to try your oatmeal chocolate chip cookie recipe first (coconut and almonds.) That looks and sounds so good. I have been using Pyure sweetener, it seems to work fine for me. I use Truvia for the family. Thank you Carolyn for your skills and your recipes. Your always a go to for me.

      Reply
    15. Cloris Punt says

      October 13, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Carolyn, I have just found out I am profoundly allergic to the keto accepted thickeners, xanthium gum and many that class….Do you have any experience with Agar Agar? r any other suggestions. I had to throw out everything with
      the more common used in syrups, drinks etc… I will try some of your recommended salad dressings..I have made Blue cheese so far and loved it.

      Thanks, Jean

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 13, 2020 at 5:54 pm

        Have you tried glucomannan? It’s not made like any of the gums…

        Reply
    16. Ruth says

      April 25, 2020 at 12:49 pm

      I just made this for myself and my flatmate. I served it with one of your (supposed to be maple but I can’t get that so used vanilla) biscotti. It was such a fantastic dessert, and my flatmate, who isn’t low-carb, loved it too! Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 25, 2020 at 12:57 pm

        Glad to hear it!

        Reply
    17. Suzan K says

      April 12, 2020 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Loved it especially since I am lowering my dairy intake. This was so good and it reminded me of an Almond Joy candy bar. Well done, Carolyn.

      Reply
    18. Mary says

      April 07, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Carolyne, you never disappoint. Just made this pudding. DELICIOUS ! I like my treats a little more on the sweet side so added a little more swerve. Because Trader Joe’s brand has no guar I added a bit more xanthan gum. Perfect. So perfect it never made it to the fridge. ????. We like warm Pudding. Thank you so much for your dedication to this WOE.

      Reply
    19. Shelby says

      March 03, 2020 at 4:32 am

      Love your recipes!!!!! Do you happen to have a chocolate pudding recipe that uses almond milk?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 03, 2020 at 9:06 am

        You could try this same method but I fear that almond milk is too thin, without enough fat, to thicken properly. I might add another egg yolk, just in case.

        Reply
    20. Rachel says

      February 18, 2020 at 12:25 pm

      4 stars
      Loved the flavor but the consistency was more like chocolate jello than pudding; I’m a keto newbie and this was my first use of xanthan gum so next time I’ll cut it back to 1/8 tsp. Delish!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        February 18, 2020 at 1:26 pm

        Jello, really? That is a bit odd. Jello has bounce and when I’ve made this, it has no bounciness. Not sure what caused that but try reducing the xanthan gum as you mentioned.

        Reply
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