Who LOVES chocolate?! I don’t know anyone that does not enjoy chocolate. It is so good and good for you. This simple super food has so many positive health benefits. Dark chocolate contains many vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, promotes sun protection, reduces cravings, relief in diarrhea, helps to control blood sugar, good for your brain and good for your heart. And, studies have shown that this chemical, theobromine, helps to harden tooth enamel and quiets coughing almost as well as codeine. Need i say more?! So, go ahead and have that chocolate!! So GOOD and so GOOD for you!!

My recipe is a non-dairy dessert!! A smooth, light and creamy pudding in a classic graham cracker crust. A delicious dish!! In this recipe, you may utilize any other nut or plant based options such as hazelnut, cashew, rice, or coconut milk. To elevate the flavors, use fresh fruit and whipped cream for garnishing. Have fun and be creative!

 

INGREDIENTS  ( yields 1 9 inch pie or tart)

1 recipe for graham cracker crust, homemade or store bought.

PUDDING

1/3 cup unsweetened cacao powder, milk or dark

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup corn starch

sea salt, to taste    

3 cups almond milk

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

                                                                                                            

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, remove from oven and let cool.

In a medium saucepan, combine all dry ingredients. Stir well until blended. Slowly add in the nut milk, while stirring consistently, on medium heat.

Bring the mixture up to a boil; whisking occasionally. Keep a close eye once boiling, you’ll want to lower the heat on low and bring to a slow rolling boil. Whisking continually until mixture is thickening, about 7-10 minutes.

Add in desired chocolate chips and mix to melt. Pour pudding into a prepared pie shell and let cool for about 15 minutes, until steaming has reduced. To prevent a skin from forming, place parchment paper over the filling. Place in refrigerator and let set for about 2-3 hours. And voila! An homemade delicious dessert for the whole family to enjoy.

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