Chocolate Ganache Pudding

This raw, vegan Chocolate Ganache Pudding has a secret ingredient that makes it shockingly thick, silky, and rich — almost exactly like ganache in a bowl. Multiple rounds of testing to get it perfect, and now it's one of the best chocolate desserts on this site.

Dessert Nov 1, 2025 0 161 Add to Reading List

I don't normally test a recipe multiple times before posting it. One round of development, a few tweaks, and I'm usually satisfied enough to share. This chocolate pudding, though, went through several revisions before I was genuinely happy with it and I'm glad I took the time. The final version is something I'm really proud of.

It's raw, completely vegan, and built around a secret ingredient that creates a texture unlike any other chocolate pudding I've made. If you've worked with raw, whole-food desserts before, you might be able to guess it. If not, the reveal is in the recipe and it's the kind of ingredient that makes you rethink what's possible in a no-cook dessert.

The texture after chilling is what sets this apart. It becomes dense and thick in a way that genuinely earns the name ganache pudding not a light mousse, not a watery pudding, but something you could stand a spoon in. The kind of dessert that feels indulgent even in a small portion, which means it goes further than you'd expect.

Like most raw desserts built on whole food ingredients, the flavour also deepens overnight. Make it the day before if you can it's noticeably better on day two.

Blending Tips

A high-speed blender gives the smoothest result any remaining graininess usually means you need another 30–60 seconds of blending. A food processor works but may leave a slightly less silky texture. Either way, scrape down the sides several times during blending to make sure everything incorporates evenly.

Use high-quality cocoa powder Dutch-processed gives a darker colour and smoother, less acidic flavour. And don't skip the pinch of salt; it amplifies the chocolate intensity significantly, the same way it does in any chocolate recipe worth eating.

Name:	Chocolate Ganache Pudding
Cuisine:	Fusion
Prep Time:	15 minutes
Cooking Time:	10 minutes (for preparation)
Total Time:	4 hours and 25 minutes
Servings:	6 servings
Yield:	6 individual portions

Ingredients

2 medium-sized ripe Hass avocados, (they should have black skin & yield slightly when gently squeezed), peeled & pitted
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp chocolate coconut butter, such as Artisana Cacao Bliss
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp instant espresso powder
tiny pinch salt

Directions

In the bowl of a food processor, place the avocado, maple syrup, coconut butter, and vanilla extract. Process until no lumps remain, scraping down the sides of the food processor bowl as necessary.
Add in the cocoa powder, espresso powder, & salt; and process until smooth. Evenly divide pudding amongst 4 individual cups.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.