Chocolate-Avocado Pudding
A rich and creamy dairy-free chocolate pudding made with ripe avocados, cocoa powder, and natural sweeteners. This healthy dessert combines the smoothness of avocado with deep chocolate flavors, finished with optional whipped cream and crunchy toppings.
Ingredients
- •2 whole avocados
- •1 whole vanilla bean
- •¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- •½ cup pure maple syrup
- •¼ cup agave nectar
- •¼ cup fresh orange juice
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •1½ cups heavy cream
- •¼ cup cocoa nibs and/or chopped hazelnuts
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Scoop avocado flesh into a blender and scrape in vanilla bean seeds; reserve pod for another use. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, agave nectar, orange juice, and salt and blend to a coarse purée. With motor running, gradually stream in 3/4 cup hot (but not boiling) water; blend, adding more orange juice as needed, until smooth and creamy.
10 min
- 2.
Divide pudding among eight 4-6 oz. ramekins or small bowls and chill (uncovered) at least 2 hours.
120 min
- 3.
Just before serving, whip cream in a medium bowl to soft peaks and spoon over pudding, if desired; top with cocoa nibs and/or hazelnuts.
5 min
- 4.
Pudding can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
