Budino al Cioccolato (Vegan Chocolate Pots)
Dark, glossy and spoonable, an Italian chocolate pudding made with coconut milk instead of cream. Rich enough to need only a pinch of sea salt.
- Time2 hr 25
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.70 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
In a saucepan whisk the cornflour with a little of the oat milk to a smooth paste. Whisk in the rest of the oat milk, the coconut milk, sugar and cocoa.
- 2
Cook over a medium heat, whisking constantly, for 6 to 8 minutes until it thickens and starts to bubble. Keep whisking for 1 more minute.
8 min - 3
Take off the heat and add the chocolate, vanilla and salt. Whisk until the chocolate has melted and the pudding is glossy and smooth.
- 4
Pour into 6 small glasses or ramekins. Press cling film onto the surface to stop a skin forming.
- 5
Cool for 20 minutes, then chill for at least 2 hours until set.
120 min - 6
Peel off the film and finish each with a few flakes of sea salt.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
