Description
This Dairy-Free Dirt Worm Pudding is a fun and delicious dessert made with creamy coconut milk, rich cocoa, and sweet maple syrup. Featuring a gluten-free cookie crumble topping and gummy worms for a playful touch, it’s perfect for kids and adults alike. The pudding is set with gelatin and chilled until firm, making it a delightful treat that’s both dairy-free and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base
- 2 cans 13.5-ounce full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Toppings
- 1 cup gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 1 cup gummy worms
Instructions
- Heat the Coconut Milk: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, warm the coconut milk over medium heat until it reaches a simmer, ensuring it does not boil over.
- Blend Ingredients: Pour the warm coconut milk into a blender and add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, unflavored gelatin, and vanilla extract. Blend the mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Transfer and Chill: Pour the blended pudding into five 4-ounce jars or disposable plastic cups. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours until the pudding is set and firm.
- Add Toppings: Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies on top of each pudding cup and decorate with the gummy worms.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present your Dairy-Free Dirt Worm Pudding chilled, and enjoy this fun, creamy dessert.
Notes
- For a creamier pudding texture, you can decrease the amount of gelatin used.
- If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar powder according to package instructions.
- Ensure the gummy worms used are free from gelatin if looking for a completely gelatin-free dessert.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture and flavor.
- The pudding can be prepared up to a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg