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Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream

February 5, 2014

vegan chocolate pudding with coconut whipped cream {via- simply happenstance}

:: Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream ::

So… about a month ago, I embarked on a wheat-free lifestyle. So far, all is going well. I’ve tried to also cut back on sweets… but sometimes you just have to cave and give into your cravings! Am I right?! Over the weekend {while my husby was away at the fire station}, the kids and I indulged in this rich, decadent… Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream! It’s made using unsweetened coconut milk, good quality cocoa powder, pure vanilla, and heavenly chocolate chips! This is the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert… especially if you’re planning a date night at home!

Coconut Cream from Trader Joe's {recipe for Coconut Whipped Cream via Simply Happenstance Blog}

I had been wanting to try Coconut Whipped Cream  for some time. I had read online about using canned coconut milk and separating the liquid from the cream. However, during my recent trip to Trader Joe’s I spotted this gem… Coconut Cream! It’s already been separated from the liquid, leaving you with the good stuff that you can make into the whipped cream!

Coconut Cream from Trader Joe's {recipe for whipped cream on simply happenstance blog}

The first step is to place the can in the fridge for a day or two. Once you are ready to make the recipe, simply open the can, scoop into a bowl, add a couple tablespoons of powdered sugar, and a teaspoon of good vanilla. 

Whipped Coconut Cream {recipe via Simply Happenstance}

Whip for a minute or two until it is the consistency of traditional whipped cream {only it will be slightly heavier}. Tada!! How simple is that?!

VEGAN Chocolate Pudding with Coconut Whipped Cream {simply happenstance blog}

Top your homemade Vegan Chocolate Pudding with a dollop of Coconut Whipped Cream and serve! 

Vegan Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Coconut Cream {recipe via simply happenstance blog} #vegan #dessert

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Vegan Chocolate Pudding

Serving size: 6

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup nondairy semisweet chocolate chips or 4 oz. chocolate, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon non-hydrogenated, nondairy butter
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the corn starch, sugar, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
  2. In a medium-size saucepan, over medium heat, bring the coconut milk just to a boil, then begin whisking in the sugar combination until smooth. Turn the heat on low, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens {about 5 to 7 minutes}. Remove from the heat.
  3. Immediately add the chocolate chips, vanilla, and butter. Stir gently with a rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour into 6 to 8 small bowls, ramekins, or wine glasses.
  5. Serve warm, or if chilling, press plastic wrap onto the surface of the warm puddings to prevent a skin from forming.
Notes
The pudding with store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy!
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Coconut Whipped Cream
Ingredients
  • 1 can of Coconut Cream {I used Trader Joe's}
  • 2-3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Make sure that the can of coconut cream has been refrigerated for at least one day.
  2. Remove from the refrigerator and scoop the coconut cream into a medium-size mixing bowl.
  3. Add in sugar and vanilla.
  4. Mix with electric beaters {or whisk paddle attachment} for approximately 2 minutes until the coconut mixture resembles that of traditional whipped cream.
Notes
The Coconut Whipped Cream can be kept in the refrigerator for at least one week. Just whip once more, prior to using!
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  1. Jamie says

    February 6, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Yummy!!! Love your cute taste tester!!

    Reply
    • Simply Happenstance says

      February 8, 2014 at 2:05 PM

      Thanks my sweet friend! xoxo

      Reply

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