Chocolate Agar Agar Pudding (Easy Gluten-Free Dessert)

A plate of gluten free chocolate pudding with milk sauce, strawberries, and a spoon.

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Chocolate Agar Agar Pudding (Easy Gluten-Free Dessert)

Chocolate agar agar pudding is a creamy Asian dessert made with agar powder instead of gelatin or cornstarch. Naturally gluten-free and easy to make, it's rich, chocolatey, and delicious with a drizzle of sweet milk sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dessert, Desserts, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, International

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: slices

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Claudia

Ingredients

PUDDING

7 gr agar agar powder
650 gr milk
50 gr condensed milk
50 gr sugar
2 gr salt
1 tbsp cocoa powder + 2 tbsp hot water
100 gr dark chocolate
1 egg yolk

SAUCE

300 gr milk
1 tbsp cornstarch
50 gr sugar
1 gr salt

Instructions

In a pot, pour in the milk and add agar-agar powder, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine cocoa powder with hot water and stir until smooth.
Pour the cocoa mixture into the milk pot and add the chocolate. Stir with a spatula until everything is fully incorporated. Place the pot over low heat.
Take one ladle of the mixture and transfer it to a small bowl. Add the egg yolk to this bowl and whisk well. Pour the egg yolk mixture back into the pot.
Let the mixture cook until small bubbles start to form. Turn off the heat and strain the mixture into a container. Let it cool for 15 minutes, then place it in the fridge overnight. Once set, remove the pudding from the container.
For the sauce, combine milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a pot and stir well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Transfer the sauce to a container and chill it. When ready to serve, slice the pudding and drizzle the chilled milk sauce over the top.

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Notes

Lightly wet the containers with cold water before pouring in the pudding mixture. This makes it easier to remove the pudding cleanly once it’s set.
Make sure the pudding mixture reaches a simmer with small bubbles before removing from heat. This ensures the agar-agar (or cornstarch, if using) activates properly and the pudding sets with a smooth, firm texture.
Since the chocolate flavor is the star, splurge on a good-quality dark chocolate and cocoa powder. It’s worth it!
Patience is key! Let the agar agar pudding chill thoroughly in the fridge for the best creamy texture.

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