Description
This Dairy-Free Dirt Worm Pudding is a fun, creamy, and chocolatey dessert made with full-fat coconut milk and set with gelatin for a smooth texture. It’s vegan-friendly thanks to the dairy-free coconut milk and is layered with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies and gummy worms for a playful twist perfect for parties or Halloween.
Ingredients
Scale
Pudding Base
- 2 13.5-ounce cans 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 gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Blend Ingredients: Pour the simmered coconut milk into a blender, then add unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, unflavored gelatin, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Chill the Pudding: Transfer the blended mixture evenly into five 4-ounce jars or disposable plastic cups. Place them in the refrigerator and chill for 3 to 4 hours, or until the pudding has fully set.
- Add Toppings: Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies evenly on top of each pudding cup.
- Decorate and Serve: Arrange the gummy worms on top of the cookies as desired for a fun and playful presentation. Serve chilled and enjoy your Dairy-Free Dirt Worm Pudding!
Notes
- For a creamier pudding, reduce the amount of gelatin slightly.
- Use full-fat coconut milk to ensure a rich and smooth texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup with agave nectar or another liquid sweetener of your choice.
- Make sure to crush the gluten-free cookies finely to mimic ‘dirt’ texture.
- Gummy worms can be swapped with vegan gummy candies for a fully vegan dessert.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
