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Creamy avocado chocolate pudding in a glass topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Daniel

Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Silky, rich chocolate pudding made with ripe avocados - no one will guess the secret ingredient.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pudding
  • 2 medium ripe avocados soft but not brown, about 10 oz total
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed for deepest flavor
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp espresso powder optional, intensifies chocolate flavor
For Serving
  • 0.5 cup coconut whipped cream optional
  • 0.5 cup fresh raspberries optional

Equipment

  • Food processor or high-speed blender
  • Rubber spatula
  • Serving glasses or ramekins

Method
 

Make the Pudding
  1. Halve the avocados, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a food processor. Check for any brown spots and remove them - they will make the pudding taste off.
  2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder if using. The espresso will not make it taste like coffee - it simply deepens the chocolate flavor.
  3. Process for 60 to 90 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula. Blend until completely smooth and glossy with no green flecks remaining. The texture should resemble thick chocolate frosting.
  4. Taste the pudding. If your avocados were large, you may need a touch more maple syrup. For deeper chocolate flavor, add another tablespoon of cocoa powder and blend again.
  5. Spoon into four serving glasses. For the best texture, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Top with coconut whipped cream and fresh raspberries if desired.

Notes

For the creamiest results, use avocados that yield to gentle pressure but are not mushy or stringy. If you only have a blender, you may need to add 2 tablespoons of water or non-dairy milk to help it blend - the pudding will still set up firm after chilling. This keeps covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though the surface may darken slightly - just stir before serving.