Avocado Chocolate Pudding

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This Avocado Chocolate Pudding is insanely good! The three layers make it look so pretty and tempting. Its silky, creamy texture makes you want more than just one slice. And it is ridiculously easy to make.

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

Avocado chocolate pudding is one of the creamiest desserts you can make with just a few simple ingredients. Ripe avocados blend beautifully with cocoa to create a silky pudding that’s rich, chocolatey, and surprisingly light. If you enjoy chilled treats like mango pudding or other Asian pudding recipes, this layered dessert is another delicious option to add to your list.

I don’t usually make pudding because many versions are loaded with sugar, but a bowl of super-ripe avocados sitting on my counter inspired me to experiment with a lighter version. After a few test runs—and gradually reducing the sugar—I finally landed on the perfect balance: smooth, creamy, and just sweet enough without being overly rich.

This dessert comes together in three dreamy layers: creamy avocado pudding, fluffy milk pudding made with whipped egg white, and a rich chocolate pudding topping. The contrast of textures makes every spoonful incredibly satisfying.

If you don’t have avocados on hand, you can easily swap the bottom layer for a creamy corn pudding instead. Or if you’re a serious chocolate lover, try my ultra-rich chocolate pudding with silky milk sauce for a more indulgent treat.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Less sweet – The sugar content in pudding is usually very high. I have adjusted the level of sweetness to just sweet enough to make you smile.
Very easy to make – This pudding is very easy to make. You can ask you kids to invite their friends to make it together.
Cute and attractive – Experiment with different pudding molds and you will have cute and attractive desserts on your table.
Vegan / vegetarian friendly – This recipe uses agar-agar powder, a plant-based gelatine made of seaweed. It makes the pudding firmer and hold shape better.
Gluten free – No need to worry about gluten content here!

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 Chocolate 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 pudding and chocolate 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 chocolate 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 chocolate 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.

FAQs about Avocado Chocolate Pudding

Can I substitute the milk with non-dairy milk?

Yes, you can. Substitute with almond milk or oat milk or soy milk. The taste may be different from the original recipe, but you can always experiment.

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

A perfectly ripe avocado for pudding should yield to gentle pressure, indicating softness without being mushy. The skin should be dark green to nearly black.

What other fruit can I use besides avocados?

You can use bananas or mango for other options.

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 puddings in a closed container so the shape stays good.