This super decadent keto chocolate pudding requires no cooking - just heating up the ingredients.
It's so good, so rich and velvety, that it's difficult to believe it only has three ingredients!
Yes, this creamy pudding has just three ingredients - dark chocolate, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetener! It is ridiculously easy to make, and the result is decadent and rich, with a velvety mouthfeel.
I especially appreciate the fact that this tasty keto dessert requires no cooking beyond briefly heating up the ingredients. Most pudding recipes require quite a bit of work. Not this one!
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Ingredients
You'll only need three simple ingredients to make this keto pudding. How great is this ultra-short ingredients list! The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:
Extra dark chocolate: I like to use Lindt 90% cacao. You can use whatever chocolate you like, but make sure it's high-quality. Obviously, the darker the better. Sometimes I use Lindt 70% and then I omit the sweetener.
Unsweetened canned coconut milk: Make sure it's well-blended and also makes sure it's full-fat. The reduced-fat milk is not very good both in terms of flavor and in terms of texture.
Sweetener: I like to use stevia glycerite. You can use a granulated sweetener if you prefer. It might be best to use a powdered sweetener, though, for a truly smooth texture.
Instructions
Making this keto pudding is easy! Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:
Heat the ingredients over medium heat until the chocolate melts. I do it on the stovetop.
Remove the mixture from the heat and whisk it until it's smooth. I simply use a hand whisk. No need for any fancy equipment!
Divide the mixture between ramekins and chill it for at least two hours (but preferably longer) before serving.
Expert tip
While it might be tempting to heat the pudding over high heat, please refrain from doing so. It's best to be patient and heat the ingredients over medium heat.
Frequently asked questions
Please don't. With so few ingredients, each of them counts, and reduced-fat coconut milk isn't thick and creamy enough. It also doesn't taste very good, in my opinion. So I can't recommend using it in this recipe.
Absolutely! I do appreciate the fact that this is a dessert that I can make well in advance. It makes life so much easier when you don't have to worry about making dessert when your guests are already there.
In fact, you SHOULD make this pudding ahead of time and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours before serving. Two hours is the bare minimum - 4 hours is better, and overnight is best.
The pudding's consistency greatly improves after a night in the fridge. It becomes thicker and silkier.
Yes. You can place the ingredients in a microwave-safe container, cover them, and heat them in the microwave.
Do so carefully and patiently, in 30-second sessions, until the chocolate melts. How many such sessions you'll need will depend on your microwave.
Variations
- You can vary this recipe by adding different flavor extracts. Good candidates include vanilla extract, coconut extract, almond extract, and orange extract.
- Sometimes I measure out the coconut milk, then remove 1 tablespoon and add a tablespoon of brandy instead.
Serving suggestions
This keto pudding is wonderful all on its own, and that's how I usually serve it. But in case you want to be fancy, here are a few interesting options for you:
- Top it with keto whipped cream as I do in the video below, or with chocolate whipped cream.
- Top it with fresh berries.
- Scatter dark chocolate shavings or a few dark chocolate chips on top.
- Heat a teaspoon of peanut butter and drizzle it on top.
- Melt a square of extra-dark chocolate and drizzle it on top.
Storing leftovers
You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before serving them. Chocolate is always better at room temperature.
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Recipe card
Keto Pudding
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup canned coconut milk full-fat, unsweetened
- 3 ½ oz extra dark chocolate broken into pieces (I use Lindt 90%)
- ¼ cup granulated sweetener (or the stevia equivalent - I use 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium pot, heat the coconut milk, chocolate pieces and sweetener over medium heat, stirring until the chocolate is melted. This should take 1-2 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and whisk the mixture with a hand whisk until very smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a spouted measuring cup, then pour it into five (4 oz) ramekins or dessert cups.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and preferably overnight, before serving.
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Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. 