Avocado Agar Agar Pudding with Chocolate Layers

Name: Avocado Agar Agar Pudding
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 105 min
Ingredients: 7 gr agar-agar powder; 120 gr sugar; 600 ml milk; 2 egg yolk; 30 gr cocoa powder; 7 gr agar-agar powder; 60 gr sugar; 300 ml milk; 2 egg white (80 gr); 7 gr agar-agar powder; 100 gr sugar; 600 ml milk; 250 gr avocados mashed; 600 ml milk; 2 egg yolk; 60 gr sugar; 1-3 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water; ½ tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp rhum (optional)

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This Avocado Agar Agar Pudding has three beautiful layers of fresh avocado, milk, and chocolate. Lightly sweet with a smooth, tender, and pleasantly bouncy texture, this refreshing no-bake dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for warm days.

Two triple layer avocado chocolate pudding on a white plate and red white table cloth.

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🏷️ Recipe Name: Avocado Agar Agar Pudding
⏱️ Ready In: ~ 1 hour 45 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 15 small cups
🔥 Calories: 196 kcal per serving (estimate)
🧾 Main Ingredients: Agar agar powder, sugar, milk, egg yolk, cocoa powder, egg white, avocado, cornstarch, vanilla extract, rhum.
🥗 Dietary Info: Gluten free and contains dairy.
🧠 Difficulty: Medium with very simple steps.

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Avocado agar agar pudding is a refreshing three-layer dessert made with fresh avocado, milk, chocolate, and agar agar powder. Each layer has a smooth, tender texture, while the avocado gives the bottom layer its naturally creamy flavor and beautiful pale-green color.

I first made this dessert after finding several very ripe avocados on my counter. Since I prefer desserts that are not overly sweet, I tested the recipe several times and gradually reduced the sugar until the avocado, milk, and chocolate flavors felt nicely balanced.

This Asian-style pudding is different from the thick, spoonable avocado chocolate pudding commonly found in Western recipes. Agar agar gives it a firmer, sliceable texture, creating three distinct layers: a creamy avocado layer, a light milk layer made with whipped egg white, and a rich chocolate layer on top.

It is an easy no-bake dessert that tastes especially refreshing when served chilled. For more refreshing Asian desserts, try my Mango Pudding, Corn Agar Agar Pudding, Chocolate Agar Agar Pudding, or browse my other Asian pudding recipes.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Less sweet – I reduced the sugar so the avocado, milk, and chocolate flavors can shine without making the dessert overly sweet.
Easy to prepare – Each layer uses simple ingredients, and the process is straightforward once the mixtures are ready.
Beautiful three-layer dessert – The pale-green avocado, white milk, and chocolate layers create an attractive dessert that looks especially lovely when made in a decorative mold.
Smooth and sliceable texture – Agar agar gives the pudding a tender, lightly bouncy texture that holds its shape neatly when sliced.
Naturally gluten-free – The recipe does not use wheat flour or other gluten-containing ingredients. Check the labels on packaged ingredients if serving someone with a medical gluten restriction.
Vegetarian-friendly – Agar agar is a plant-based gelling agent made from seaweed. However, this recipe is not vegan because it contains milk and egg white.

Recipe Ingredients

Avocado Chocolate Pudding ingredients with labels.

Ingredient Notes

Ripe avocado – Pick ripe avocado that also has creamy texture and less fibre. I usually choose Hass avocado for its creamy texture and nutty flavor. You can buy them unripe and wait until it gets ripe. Learn how to choose the right avocado and you will get to it.

Agar-agar powder – You can find agar-agar powder in Asian grocery store. It is usually packed in 7 grams for one whole pudding recipe.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

Substitutions

You can substitute agar-agar powder with gelatine powder. Agar-agar powder is vegan-friendly because it is plant-based gelatine made of red algae or seaweed. The good thing about pudding made with this powder is it is more heat-resistant than the one made with gelatine.

How to Make Avocado Agar Agar Pudding

Step by step photo process of making the avocado pudding.

STEP 1. Blend the ripe avocados in a food processor with some milk to make it easier and smoother (Image 1). Set aside for later use. Put agar-agar powder, sugar, and milk in a sauce pan (Image 2). Heat it with low to medium heat until it simmers (Image 3). Turn off the stove once it simmers, set aside for a few minutes. Pour into the avocado puree and mix well with a spatula (Image 4).

Step by step process of making the avocado chocolate pudding.

STEP 2. Sieve through the avocado batter, so you have a smooth mixture (Image 5). Pour into the mold (Image 6), about two-thirds of the mold. Put them in a chiller, while you make the second layer. Now for the milk layer, put in agar-agar powder, sugar, and milk in a sauce pan (Image 7). Put on low to medium heat until it simmers (Image 8).

Step by step process of making the milk layer of avocado chocolate pudding.

STEP 3. In a mixing bowl, whip the egg white until it is stiff (Images 9, 10). Slowly pour in the agar-agar mixture into the meringue while still mixing it with low speed (Image 11). Mix well until combined thoroughly. Take out the avocado pudding, pour in the milk layer (Image 12), around one-third of the height. Chill the puddings while you prepare the chocolate layer.

Step by step process of making the creamy chocolate layer of the avocado pudding.

STEP 4. Now, let’s make the chocolate layer. Put in agar-agar powder, cocoa powder, sugar, and milk in a sauce pan (Image 13) and put on low to medium heat until it simmers (Image 15). Beat the egg yolk (Image 14). When the chocolate mixture simmers, take two tablespoons of the chocolate and mix into the egg yolk (Image 16).

Step by step process of making the chocolate layer of Avocado Chocolate Pudding.

STEP 5. Pour back the egg yolk mixture into the chocolate batter (Image 17). Stir well. Keep it on low heat until you see it thickens (Image 18). Turn off the stove. Sieve it through (Image 19). Pour into the pudding mold until it is full (Image 20). Chill the puddings until set. Take out from the mold and you have your pretty pudding.

Pro Tips

NEVER cook the avocados with the agar agar mixture, it will turn out bitter. Only put in the avocado after the agar agar mixture is off the stove and a little bit warm to the touch.
Spray the mold with cold water before you pour the pudding mixture in. This makes it easier to take out from the mold once the pudding sets.
Sieve only the avocado agar agar pudding and chocolate agar agar pudding so you have a smooth mixture. The milk layer does not need to be sifted.
Agar-agar powder makes the pudding set quite fast, so you only have to put in the chiller for a while. When it is hard enough to touch, it is alright to pour in the next layer. If it is too hard, the layers will be easily off when you serve it.
Use a big mold if you want to make it quicker.
NEVER leave the agar agar mixture on the stove. Keep stirring until it simmers.

Serving Suggestions

This adorable avocado agar agar pudding looks even more tempting when served on a tray with refreshing drinks. Try pairing it with zesty lemon ginger drink, soothing lemongrass tea, or vibrant butterfly pea flower tea.

Avocado agar agar pudding also makes the perfect sweet finish after savory dishes like chicken curry or spicy chicken balado. For a fun appetizer spread, serve it alongside crispy bites like chicken gyoza or fried wontons.

For a tropical dessert pairing, try it with Malaysian honeycomb cake, bika Ambon, or a soft slice of coconut butter cake.

Avocado Agar Agar Pudding FAQs

What is avocado agar agar pudding?

Avocado agar agar pudding is a chilled, sliceable Asian-style dessert made with fresh avocado and agar agar powder. Unlike thick Western-style avocado pudding, it sets firmly enough to unmold and cut into slices.

Can I substitute the milk with non-dairy milk?

Yes, you can use unsweetened soy, oat, or almond milk, but the flavor and texture may differ. Choose a milk that can be heated without separating, and note that this substitution does not make the whole recipe vegan because the milk layer also contains egg white.

What are some signs that the avocado is perfectly ripe for this recipe?

Choose an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure but is not mushy. The flesh should be smooth and green without dark spots, stringy fibers, or a bitter taste.

How long does avocado agar agar pudding last in the refrigerator?

Store it covered in the refrigerator and enjoy it within about 2–3 days. It is best eaten fresh because the avocado layer may gradually darken and release moisture.

Why did my agar agar pudding not set?

The pudding may not set if too little agar agar was used or if the mixture was not heated long enough to dissolve and activate it. Bring the mixture to a proper simmer or boil according to the agar agar package instructions, while stirring well.

How do I keep the layers from separating?

Pour each new layer when the previous layer is partially set but still slightly tacky. If the first layer becomes completely firm, lightly scratch the surface with a fork before adding the next mixture so the layers can adhere better.

Can I use gelatin instead of agar agar?

I would not recommend substituting gelatin in the same quantity. Agar agar and gelatin set differently and require different preparation methods, so changing the gelling agent would require reformulating the recipe.

Why did the avocado layer turn brown?

Avocado naturally oxidizes when exposed to air. Use ripe, fresh avocado, blend it shortly before cooking, and keep the finished pudding covered in the refrigerator. A small amount of lemon or lime juice may help, but only add it if you have tested that it does not affect the flavor or setting.

Two small avocado chocolate puddings on a white plate on red and white cloth.

Storage and Shelf Life

Since there is avocado in the mixture, this pudding does not have long shelf life. It can stay fresh in the chiller for up to 3 days. It is best consumed within the day of the making. Keep the agar agar puddings in a closed container so the shape stays good.