Vegan Chocolate Coconut Pudding with Coconut Caramel Sauce
 
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Yields: 4 small or 2 generous portions
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Coconut Pudding:
  • 14-oz can lite coconut milk, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
For the Coconut Caramel Sauce (optional):
  • 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
For garnish (optional):
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted
Instructions
To make the pudding:
  1. In a bowl, whisk half the can of coconut milk, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and espresso together to make a slurry. Get it nice and smooth! This will ensure there are no clumps in your pudding.
  2. In a saucepan, bring the remaining coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a low simmer. Slowly pour in the cornstarch and cocoa mixture, whisking constantly. Continue simmering and whisking constantly until mixture thickens, about 2 more minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and coconut oil. Pudding should be smooth and glossy. Pour into a bowl (strain if necessary) and refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 2 hours. To prevent a skin from forming, press a sheet of plastic wrap down over the top of the pudding.
To make the caramel sauce:
  1. Stir together all caramel sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a light simmer over low heat, whisking until sugar is dissolved. Let simmer until mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature before serving.
To serve:
  1. Stir pudding and portion into bowls. Top with caramel sauce and toasted coconut flakes. Enjoy!
  2. Pudding and caramel sauce can each be stored individually in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Pudding adapted from The Kitchn. Coconut caramel sauce from Blogging Over Thyme.
Recipe by Coffee & Quinoa at https://www.coffeeandquinoa.com/2013/10/vegan-chocolate-coconut-pudding-with-coconut-caramel-sauce/