My homemade Keto Chocolate Pudding recipe will make you forget all about those sugar-free boxed pudding mixes at the store!

Why buy those mixes that are horrible for us when you can make this rich and creamy chocolate pudding right in your home with just a few basic ingredients?

How To Make Keto Chocolate Pudding

Many store-bought and homemade pudding recipes are traditionally thickened with things like flour or cornstarch.

I grew up with my mom’s making homemade puddings and pie fillings like chocolate and coconut pies thickened this way. But now that we try to keep our desserts lower in carbs, those thickeners are a no-go.

For me to get a thick and creamy low-carb chocolate pudding while avoiding the use of white flour or cornstarch I had to choose between a couple of low-carb ingredients that would thicken without all the carbs.

The two low-carb ingredients I’ve used in the past to thicken my holiday low-carb pies were unflavored gelatin and Xantum Gum.

Not only do both of these low-carb items work as a great combination to thicken your pie filling but they are inexpensive and can be found easily these days.

I find both on the baking aisle at my local Walmart and when I first started experimenting with this chocolate pudding recipe I used both of them like I do in my Ultimate Chocolate Pie recipe.

But after a few tries at making this recipe and realizing that I didn’t need the chocolate pudding to be as set as I did the pie filling I decided to just use a good grass-fed gelatin to thicken this pudding, and it worked perfectly!

Once I had my plan in place with the right thickener for this pudding recipe it was time to gather the rest of the ingredients and get to cooking.

Take a look at all the ingredients you’ll need. You’ll find out that they are all basic healthy ingredients that won’t leave you feeling like you are in a sugar coma after you enjoy a serving!

INGREDIENTS:

• heavy cream
• water
• low carb sweetener
• large egg yolks
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• unflavored gelatin
• vanilla extract

That’s all and most times we have all of these ingredients in our pantries.

This Keto Chocolate Pudding turns out perfectly every time I make it and my family loves to enjoy it topped with fresh whipped cream

It is so creamy and chocolaty, that it is just what you need for that afternoon chocolate craving!

I think that everyone should try making homemade pudding at least once because I believe they would through away those old box mixes once and for all!

Can I Use This Chocolate Pudding For A Pie Filling?

The short answer is yes. This easy smooth chocolate pudding can be transformed into a lovely Keto-friendly pie filly with just a little ingredient adjusting.

The texture of this pudding is much looser than you would want a pie filling to be. To transfer this chocolate pudding into a pie filling simply increase the gelatin and add some Xanthum Gum.

But doing this the consistency of the pudding will tighten up more and it should hold up more to the slicing process when you are serving your pie.

Nobody wants a running slice of pie. I suggest starting with 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons of gelatin and maybe 1/2 teaspoon of Xanthum Gum.

If you want to just jump over to my Ultimate Chocolate Pie, I have a great recipe that you can just follow step by step instead of trying to convert this easy pudding recipe.

What Kind of Chocolate Works Best For Pudding?

When it comes to making chocolate pudding some people prefer to use chopped chocolate melted into the cream to create the chocolate flavor but I took the old-fashioned route with this recipe and just used cocoa powder.

The unsweetened cocoa powder dissolves nicely into the cream base of this pudding and leaves you with a very rich chocolate flavor without a lot of work.

There are many varieties of cocoa powders on the market these days so depending on how chocolatey you like your pudding you can choose a regular or dark variety.

I love a real dark chocolate flavor but my family tends to prefer the more milk chocolate variety so I just use the regular unsweetened variety and save the dark cocoa powder for when I’m making just a treat for myself.

You could even go for a black cocoa powder if you want to take this pudding from a lovely milk chocolate to a super dark chocolate experience. Dark in flavor and in color to be exact.

So just choose your favorite or use whatever you have on hand when you make this pudding. This particular batch you see in my pictures was made with the basic Hershey’s brand I had in my pantry at the time we were craving this Keto Chocolate Pudding!

Of course, there is truth in the saying you get what you pay for, so if you want to step this pudding up a notch try to get a lovely high-quality cocoa powder instead of just the common ones we see in stores.

I love using Dutch-processed dark cocoa powder when I have access to them!

HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE PUDDING

Do you have leftover pudding you need to save for later? With my bunch here at the house, I rarely have leftovers for long, but when I do they are simple to store away for later.

To store pudding in your fridge, place it in an airtight container and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to a week.

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Yield: 8

Low Carb Chocolate Pudding

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes

This easy low-carb chocolate pudding is rich and delicious. It is full of clean ingredients that will satisfy all your chocolate cravings without giving you a super rush!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups of water
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/3 cup of THM Super Sweet
• 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, heaping
• 1 tablespoon of grassfed gelatin
• 1/2 teaspoon of Xanthum Gum
• pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Add the heavy whipping cream, water, sweetener, and unsweetened cocoa to a heavy-bottom saucepan. Turn on the heat to medium, which is a 4 or 5 on my stovetop.
2. Stir often as the mixture heats up. You will need it wisk often to get the cocoa powder dissolved into the milk mixture. You can use a stick blender if you need to, but I just use a whisk
3. Once the cocoa is dissolved add in the salt and vanilla and stir well.
4. White that is heating quickly add your egg yolks to a bowl and whisk them up. Slowly spoon the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks while whisking the yolks the whole time. Do this until you have added about a 1/2 cup of the milk mixture to the eggs. This will prevent the yolks from scrambling when you add them fulling into the pudding mixture.
5. Once you have tempered your egg yolks add them to the rest of the mixture. Turn the burner down a bit to medium low. You never want this mixture to boil by the way.
6. Add the gelatin and the Xanthum Gum slowly. You will want to wish the chocolate pudding mixture the whole time you are lightly sprinkling in these two ingredients to avoid any clumping.
7. Once all that is mixed in let the mixture cook until it starts to thicken up. It will not be very thick, just a thicker liquid consistency. I usually cook it for about 3 to 5 more minutes on low to activate the Xanthum Gum and make sure the gelatin is dissolved.
8. If you have any lumps at this point, I recommend carefully pouring the mixture through a strainer or using the stick blender to blend in all the clumps until everything is smooth.
9. Lastly, remove the low-carb chocolate pudding mixture from the heat and transfer it into a large bowl with a lid. Let it cool on the counter before placing the lid on the bowl and moving the pudding to the refrigerator to chill.
10. Chill the pudding for 6 to 8 hours until it is thick and creamy like a pudding.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1/2 cup
Amount Per ServingCalories 250Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 14gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 160mgSodium 64mgCarbohydrates 4gNet Carbohydrates 1gFiber 1gSugar 2gSugar Alcohols 2gProtein 6g

I am not a nutritionist. If you have strict dietary needs I always recommend using an online nutrition calculator to calculate your totals using your exact brands you're using in this recipe as values may vary per brand.

Keri Bucci

I am a southern girl through and through that loves to laugh, cook, read and spend time with family. My passions outside of home schooling my son are ministering to those in need and creating art in the kitchen! Every day is an adventure in our little house and I wouldn’t trade it or the chance to share here with you for anything!