Keto Chocolate Pudding
Posted: 01/05/21
Updated: 11/20/21
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This heavenly keto chocolate pudding is the perfect sugar-free dessert for anyone counting carbs or monitoring their glucose levels. It’s easy to whip up and only needs a few ingredients!
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Chocolate pudding is a classic childhood treat. This sugar-free version is just as good flavor-wise, but it’s nutritionally better. With only 3g net carbs per serving, it’s a perfect low carb chocolate pudding for anyone watching their macros.
- The opposite of our light and airy keto chocolate mousse, this pudding is thick, rich, and creamy.
- If stored properly, this pudding will keep for 5 to 7 days, which means it’s a great make ahead dessert option! Keep it in the refrigerator in an airtight container, with a layer of plastic wrap directly on top of the pudding.
Key Ingredients
Swerve – If you’ve followed our keto recipes for literally any amount of time, you know we LOVE Swerve here at Easy Healthy Recipes. Swerve is a non-GMO, non-glycemic, zero-calorie, preservative-free sugar substitute that has no effect on blood glucose levels. It’s perfect for keto dieters or anyone who needs to watch their insulin levels.
Xanthan Gum – Don’t skip this! Xanthan gum is a low carb thickening agent, and it’s what helps your chocolate mixture reach the right consistency. Without the xanthan gum, you’ll end up with chocolate soup, which might not be a bad problem to have, but it’s no chocolate pudding.
How to Make It
Mix and chill!
Ok, ok, there’s a little more to it than that. But not much!
Combine everything except the vanilla extract in a saucepan and whisk until it’s warm and thick. Stir in the vanilla extract, then pour the mixture in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and pop it in the fridge overnight to firm up! It has the best texture after it’s chilled for 8 to 12 hours.
We topped ours with whipped cream, which is totally optional, but totally yummy.
Chef’s Tips
- This keto chocolate pudding is rich and delicious enough to be eaten on its own, but for a decadent treat, top it with our Keto Whipped Cream made from powdered erythritol.
- Covering the bowl with plastic wrap will prevent the mixture from “sweating” and forming a film (or “skin”, gross) on top of the pudding as it chills. Be sure the plastic wrap is pressed against the top of the pudding, with zero space or air in between.
- Freeze your leftover low carb pudding in an airtight container for an incredible ice-cream-like dessert. Frozen sugar-free pudding will last 1 to 2 months!
More Keto Recipes You’ll Love
- Keto Truffles
- Keto Grilled Cheese
- Collagen Peptide Keto Granola
- Keto Chocolate Milk
- Keto Meat Pie
- Keto Peanut Butter Cups
Keto Chocolate Pudding
servings
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- ⅔ cup Swerve Confectioners, see Notes
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream (Optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Swerve Confectioners, see Notes
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Medium bowl
- Plastic Wrap
Instructions
For the Chocolate Pudding
- In a medium saucepan, combine Swerve, cocoa powder, salt, and xanthan gum. Whisk well.
- Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently. Don't let mixture come to a rolling boil. It should cook gently and slowly. Heat and whisk until pudding is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into bowl or other container. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or until firm.
For the Whipped Cream (Optional)
- Mix all ingredients in a chilled metal mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer or whisk, and mix until stiff peaks form, approximately 5 to 8 minutes.
Notes
- If you don’t have Swerve Confectioners (or another brand of powdered erythritol) on hand, you can make your own using Swerve Granular! Simply pulse the granulated erythritol in a food processor until it reaches the consistency of powdered erythritol.
- To avoid a film, keep the pudding covered tightly with plastic wrap at all times, except when you’re serving it. The plastic wrap should touch the surface of the chocolate pudding.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 246kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Total Carbs: 21g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Erythritol: 16g | Net Carbs: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 132mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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