This is one delicious Keto Chocolate Pudding. Made in minutes and it is so simple. Serve hot or pour into a mould and leave overnight.
Keto Chocolate Pudding on a white plate

Oh gosh, is this a keto chocolate pudding or a keto whole egg custard recipe? I have no idea but what I do know is it is delicious!

I was just having a bit of an experiment when I made this recipe, and I was so excited the minute I tasted it. The mix straight from the bowl is amazing. I ate it while still hot and before pouring it into the moulds and it was incredibly good.

Anyway, read on to see how to make our very delicious and easy keto chocolate custard pudding.

Keto Chocolate Pudding Ingredients

HOT TIP – For a dairy free keto pudding simply swap the cream for coconut cream. Just as delicious too!

pudding ingredients in small bowls on a grey backdrop

My keto chocolate pudding recipe is super simple to make, I promise. The ingredients are more than likely in your keto pantry right now.

Here is all you need.

Eggs. I use jumbo free-range range eggs at room temperature. Room temperature eggs ensure no eggy taste in keto dessert recipes or baking.

Unsweetened Cacao. I use Cell Squared Cacao. If using supermarket cacao, check it is unsweetened. Alternatively use unsweetened cocoa powder.

Sweetener. Any sweetener of choice can be used. I prefer to use Sukrin Melis for this recipe as it has no cooling effect.

Gelatin. A great gentle thickener. The gelatin helps to set the pudding. Locako Natural Beef Gelatin as my preferred brand. Alternatively, if a vegan keto pudding is preferred swap the gelatin for agar agar (and use coconut cream). If using gelatin leaves you will need to convert the amount of leaves to the 1 tbsp measure of powdered gelatin.

Xanthan gum is optional if you do not prefer a set pudding. I will add that the amount in the recipe does NOT give a slimy mouth feel or take away from the texture or flavor in my opinion (or the testing team).

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How to Make Keto Chocolate Pudding

As I like to do, I have provided a conventional method and a Thermomix keto pudding recipe. Having the two methods makes it easy for you both.

How to make a keto chocolate pudding on the stovetop?

  • Add the chocolate, cream, cacao, cinnamon, and salt flakes to a small saucepan. Whisk mixture over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer; remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl; whisk sweetener and eggs. Whisk through the cream mixture, return to heat, and continue whisking until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and whisk through the gelatin and xanthan gum. Whisking until smooth and lump free. Pour into a silicone molds or divide between 6 serving bowls and transfer to the fridge. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or until set.

Variations

We all love a recipe that is super easy to change to suit our taste, right? I most assuredly do. I am one of those kinds of people who love to try something new every day. So, when I make keto pudding, I tend to split the mixture and flavor them differently.

Here are just a few of my favorite ways to customize your pudding.

  • Add 1 tablespoon of coffee (just instant) to the mixture at step 2 or mix through the mixture after it is finished cooking.
  • Extracts. The big dome top ones pictured at the top of the post have been spiked with a little peppermint extract. They are so yummy. But honestly use any extract you prefer.
  • Different chocolate. I use 95% Cacao Lindt in some and Vitawerx White Chocolate in others. All were very tasty sugar free puddings that is for sure.

More Recipes To Try

Here are just a few easy keto sweets that I love and are just a little popular to make.

  1. Sugar Free Gummies
  2. Keto Vanilla Mug Cake
  3. Peanut Butter Protein Balls
  4. The BEST Keto Chocolate Chip Cookies
  5. Chocolate Protein Pudding
Keto Chocolate Pudding on a white plate

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Keto Chocolate Pudding on a white plate

Keto Chocolate Pudding

This is one delicious Keto Chocolate Pudding. Made in minutes and it is so simple. Serve hot or pour into a mould and leave overnight.
4.99 from 73 votes!
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Australian Keto
Diet: Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 496kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 6 serves
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Ingredients 

OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE COATING

  • 50 g chocolate of choice I used a mix of Vitawerx Milk and White Chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut or MCT oil

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Add chocolate, cream, cacao, cinnamon, and salt flakes to a small saucepan. Whisk mixture over medium heat until a low simmer and remove from heat.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together sweetener and eggs. Whisk through the cream mixture and return to heat and continue whisking until custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and whisk through the gelatin and xanthan gum. Pour into a silicone moulds or divide between 6 serving bowls and transfer to the fridge. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or until set. Remove from mold and coat in chocolate or serve as is.
  • If coating in chocolate; in a small melt the chocolate and oil in the microwave 90 seconds on high. Stir until smooth and lump-free. Dip the pudding into the chocolate and place onto a baking paper lined tray. Alternatively, drizzle with chocolate.

THERMAL METHOD

  • Place chocolate into bowl; chop 5 sec/speed 10.
  • Insert whisk attachment. Add all ingredients; cook 9 min/90℃/speed 3.
  • Pour into silicone molds or divide between 6 serving bowls and transfer to the fridge. Refrigerate 3-4 hours or until set. Remove from mold and coat in chocolate or serve as is.
  • If coating in chocolate; chop chocolate 5 sec/speed 5. Add oil and melt 2 min/50°C/speed 2. Stir until smooth and lump-free. Transfer to a small bowl. Dip the pudding into the chocolate and place onto a baking paper lined tray. Alternatively, drizzle with chocolate.

Notes

INGREDIENTS
  1. I use Lindt 95% cacao chocolate for this recipe. It does have a less sweet flavour than most keto chocolate or sugar free chocolates.
  2. If you use a lower cacao chocolate adjust the sweetener to your taste as well.
  3. Thickened cream is similar in fat content to a whipping cream or heavy cream. For a dairy free keto pudding (also keto vegan pudding) swap the cream for coconut cream.
  4. Choose an unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder for this recipe to cut the carbs. Any sweetener of choice can be used in this recipe. Sukrin Melis is pretty much a 1:1 ratio with sugar so if using a sweeter sweetener adjust according to taste. Sweetener can be completely omitted if preferred.
  5. I use jumbo-sized free-range eggs in my pudding.
  6. Gelatin and xanthan gum help to set the pudding if you wish to have more of a whole egg custard without setting you can choose to omit one or both of these ingredients. Agar agar can be used in place of gelatin for the vegan option.
VARIATIONS
These puddings are very easily flavored to your style. Here are just a few of my faves
  1. Add 1 tablespoon of instant coffee at step 2 for a delicious mocha pudding.
  2. Add a few drops of any extract you like e.g. peppermint, coffee, licorice for a tasty variation.
  3. Swap the chocolate for any sugar free chocolate of choice. I have made these with milk chocolate, dark chocolate and white chocolate.
  4. Add a tablespoon of flavored collagen to create new flavors and a nutritional boost.
STORAGE
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. This recipe is not suitable to freeze.

Your Own Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Magnesium: 5mg | Net Carbs: 2g
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46 responses to “The BEST Keto Chocolate Pudding”

  1. Jenny

    5 stars
    Keto chocolate pudding recipe hits the mark and then some. Thanks for sharing!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are very welcome

  2. Mikayla

    5 stars
    I read through and decided, yes I will make this. I was NOT sorry. The pudding is so good and does not taste like it is a keto friendly version.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay!

  3. Kathryn

    5 stars
    This is the creamiest pudding and I love how it’s keto! It was easy to make and we ate them so fast I need to make more! Thanks for the delicious recipe!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are very welcome Kathryn

  4. Lynda Talmage

    Love this recipe, but was wondering would it be possible to make this just vanilla instead of chocolate, by leaving out the cacao powder and cinnamon? (for my fussy non chocolate eating daughter)

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yes of course. I think I added variations in the blog post for you.

  5. Gloria

    5 stars
    You can never go wrong with chocolate pudding. Always been a favorite here. My grandkids always ask me to make some.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      You are a good grandma for sharing x

  6. Jewelie Dee

    Question: I tried to find the answer in your post. What is a serving size? If I want to fill a pie crust with it, I need to know that. Would it be possible to put serving sizes in your recipes? Not a complaint, just a suggestion! Love your site!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      his recipe is just based on 6 equal serves. If you use it in a pie crust you would get more serves and lower nutritional. You can use the sliding scale to adjust the serves upwards to calculate the macros.

  7. Monika Falconer

    Just made this last night with coconut cream. Absolutely delicious. Had one this morning. Thank you for the recipe.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Glad you enjoyed it Monika. This is a bit of a fave of mine too.

  8. Joanne Chapman

    This is seriously the best pudding I have ever eaten, so delicious! It is smooth and velvety (is that even a word??)
    But the best thing about this recipe is, it is soooooooo easy to make. Meg you are a legend!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      It is pretty good isn’t it Joanne. Thanks so much for giving it go!

    2. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I am so glad you enjoyed it Joanne and thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review.

  9. Kim S

    Hi! I am in the U.S. & thickened cream is not available here. Is it okay to use heavy whipping cream in place of thickened cream? I have tried an internet search on how to make thickened cream, but only find recipes for stabilizing sweetened whipped cream. I am willing to make my own version of it, if you happen to have any tips. Thanks so much!

    1. Megan

      Hi Kim,
      Yes just use heavy whipping cream sorry for the translation. I need to do some updates on the ingredients.

  10. Lynda H

    5 stars
    Holy Smoke Megan.. what an incredible luscious and smooth dessert you have created.. it was so easy to make.

    Big thumbs 👍🏻👍🏻 up for me .. love how it wasn’t overly sweet to eat!!

  11. kathleen morgan

    Made these the other day…They are delicious, will definitely be making these again.

  12. Gina

    5 stars
    Such a smooth and creamy, tasty little sweet treat. Served with runny cream and strawberries just the perfect amount of sweetness.

    Easy to halve the recipe and still worked out perfectly!

    Give it a try!

  13. Chrissy

    5 stars
    Easy to make and delicious!

  14. Sharon M

    5 stars
    One word YUM they were so good, made them for the family and my grandson inhaled it. So easy to make I added a tablespoon of white choc collagen powder will definitely make again. Thanks Megan for another delicious easy recipe.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! I am so happy when even the kids love a sugar free dessert! Thank you for giving it a try Sharon.

  15. Clare

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. I used coconut cream. It was smooth and silky. Definately will be making this again.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      So glad you enjoyed them Clare and thanks for letting us know they are still amazing with coconut cream.

  16. Fran

    5 stars
    Extremely easy and tasty recipe! Set in domed moulds then served with fresh strawberry and drizzle of dark chocolate. Sensational!

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Sounds very delicious Fran. Thanks for giving our new recipe a go.

  17. clara

    4 stars
    Thanks Megan. This was so easy to make. Nice and smooth and It was just sweet enough for my palate. I’d be happy to make this for the non keto family.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Glad you enjoyed it Clara and I hope the family love it too.

  18. Tracey

    Was really easy to make. I did add a bit more sweetener. All though when I came to eat it it has what I think was gelatin or the gum lumps through out. Not sure what I did wrong I followed the recipe to a T. Tastes so good though served with some fresh whipped cream.

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      It is so easy to add the extra sweetener to your own taste isnt it Tracey, As for the lumps it sounds to me like you just need to whisk a bit more to ensure it is lump free before pouring into the molds. If you do have any lumps next time either use a stick blender or simply pass the pudding through a sieve into the mold.

  19. Judy Rob

    Can I use clear fibre syrup instead of the melis?

    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I wouldnt use that Judy use any granular sweetener over a syrup. You can of course try but the consistency may turn out a lot different

  20. Judy Rob

    Can I use sukrin gold or clear fibre syrup? I don’t have the sukrin melis.

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