Today I have a very simple, yet extremely delicious vegan chocolate dessert for you – Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Poached Pears. Pear and chocolate are a classic match for this little treat for two.

This is a creamy, sweet and delicious vegan chocolate pudding and all you need are a few basic ingredients. The pudding is not to rich or sweet, therefore makes it a perfect pairing with the sweet poached pears.

You can adjust the amount of corn starch, sugar, and butter to your liking. If you like a thicker pudding, use up to 3 tablespoons of corn starch. For a richer pudding, use more vegan butter.

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Chocolate Pudding with Poached Pears

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Servings: 2 large servings

Author: Fabio

Ingredients

500 ml unsweetened almond milk
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
80 g vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon vegan butter
For the poached pears
1 large pear
1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons water

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, mix 400 ml of the almond milk and the brown sugar.
On low heat warm up the milk until the sugar is dissolved.
In a medium bowl, mix the remaining milk with the corn starch using a whisk.
Add the mixture to the warm milk and bring the mixture to a boil on medium heat, constantly whisking.
The milk will start to thicken up and turn into a creamy consistency. Take the pan of the heat and whisk in the chocolate chips, the vegan butter and vanilla extract.
Pour the pudding into a bowl and cover with cling-film to prevent a skin from forming .
Refrigerate after cool down to room temperature for 2 hours.
Whisk the pudding before serving to create a nice and smooth texture.
Peel the pear, cut in halve and remove the core with a sharp knife.
Bring the water, lemon juice and sugar to a boil.
Place the pear halves in the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Take off the heat and cool down the pear in the pan with the syrup.