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Persimmon Chocolate Vegan Pudding (3 Ingredients + No Bake)

Published: Aug 12, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2022 by Janelle Hama

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An indulgent, yet very healthy persimmon chocolate vegan pudding using persimmon pulp, cocao powder and a dash of vanilla. An easy healthy vegan dessert recipe the whole family will love.

persimmon chocolate pudding in three cups topped with raspberries

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  • 😋Why you’ll love this recipe
  • ✔️What You’ll Need
  • 🥘Ingredient Notes
  • 🔪Step-By-Step Guide
  • 💭Pro Tips
  • 🥘Related recipes
  • Persimmon Chocolate Vegan Pudding (3 Ingredients + No Bake)

When my son’s grandparents first moved into their home over a decade ago, they inherited many persimmon & fuji trees among other fruit. In Arabic we call persimmons ‘kaki’, which reminds me of another not so nice word in Arabic haha - if you know, you know.

With a surplus of persimmons, which I was delighted about, I learned a magical treat.

I love this persimmon chocolate pudding, it’s rich and creamy, feels indulgent, yet it’s very low in fat making it the best healthy vegan dessert.

It will also keep your guests guessing what is in it, which is a great game to play as they can come up with very interesting guesses.

This simple vegan pudding is your answer to when you want to be naughty, but you can’t afford to be on your diet. The deep chocolate flavour will satisfy any chocolate cravings.

If you're a fan of vegan puddings like me, here are a few more that might interest you - spiced Lebanese pudding called meghli or Lebanese rice pudding or vegan milk pudding.

chocolate pudding in three cups with a persimmon on the side and a milk bottle in the background

😋Why you’ll love this recipe

  • A low fat vegan dessert that is also gluten free
  • No added sugar
  • Absurdly easy using only 3 ingredients
  • No baking - simply whip up, refrigerate and enjoy
five persimmons on a white bench

The above persimmons are not quite ripe in comparison to the persimmons in the ingredients photo below. Ripened persimmons are deeper in colour and not as bright.

✔️What You’ll Need

5 persimmons, cocoa powder and vanilla extra in white bowls

🥘Ingredient Notes

Persimmon should be left out at room temperature to ripen to the point where it is completely squishy to touch, almost bursting and is a jelly-like consistency. The more it ripens the sweeter the pudding is. Ripening can take several days.

Cocao powder - use an organic, 100% pure cocao powder (no added sugar) for optimal flavouring. N.B., cocoa powder and cacao powder are not the same but very similar.

Generally, cocao powder doesn't include added sugar, has a higher nutrient value and a lower calorie factor. Helping you create this low-fat vegan dessert. Organic cacao powder can be purchased at your local supermarket or online*.

Vanilla extract should be used and not imitation vanilla flavouring. You can also use vanilla pod. Vanilla extract is normally found in the baking section of your local supermarket or online*.

placing persimmon flesh into a blender

🔪Step-By-Step Guide

Step 1 - Cut persimmons in half (deseed if needed) and scoop flesh into an immersion blender. Add the cocao powder and vanilla. Blend until smooth.

Step 2 - Pour into serving bowls, cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or until the persimmon chocolate pudding solidifies. Garnish as desired. Serve cold.

persimmon chocolate pudding in three cups with a spoon full next to them

💭Pro Tips

Persimmons are easily fleshed out by scooping out the flesh with a spoon once cut in half.

Cocao powder can be increased for a richer chocolate flavour.

Blending until smooth will ensure the pudding is even in texture and if you are flipping this pudding onto a plate, it will sit flat on the plate.

Garnish is completely optional. Vegan chocolate shavings, various crushed nuts or fresh berries work fabulously with this persimmon chocolate vegan pudding.

Refrigeration should be at least one hour to help it solidify. It can be kept in the fridge for longer.

Note that the persimmon pulp will release a little amount of water the longer it is kept in the fridge. The water can be discarded or ignored.

It is best to consume within 1-2 days.

An immersion blender is easiest, however, any type of blender* will work with this pudding recipe.

flat lay of three cups filled with vegan chocolate pudding and a milk bottle and persimmon in the background

🥘Related recipes

Here's another healthy vegan dessert recipe to try - vegan mango sorbet.

Another chocolate treat is this mouthwatering chocolate pretzel slice or this simple rice cake with peanut butter and chocolate.

For another healthy raw dessert, try my chocolate date balls, aka vegan truffles.

Otherwise this vegan peach cobbler is another delicious dessert with fruit.

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persimmon chocolate pudding in three cups topped with raspberries

Persimmon Chocolate Vegan Pudding (3 Ingredients + No Bake)

An indulgent yet very healthy persimmon chocolate vegan pudding using persimmon pulp, cocao powder and a dash of vanilla extract. An easy healthy vegan dessert recipe the whole family will love.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Australian
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Refrigeration Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Janelle Hama

Ingredients

  • 6 medium Persimmon super ripe
  • ¼ cup Cocao Powder organic & pure
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Optional

  • ¼ cup Pistachio crushed
  • ½ cup Berries your preference
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Instructions

  • Peel persimmons and place flesh into an immersion blender with cocoa powder and vanilla. Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into serving bowls and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until the chocolate persimmon pudding solidies. Turn upside down and place onto a plate and garnish as desired. Serve cold.

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Notes

Persimmons are easily fleshed out by scooping out the flesh with a spoon once cut in half.
Cocao powder can be increased for a bolder chocolate flavour.
Blending until smooth will ensure the pudding is even in texture and if you are flipping this pudding onto a plate, it will be even on the plate.
Garnish is completely optional, vegan chocolate shavings, various crushed nuts or fresh berries work fabulously with this persimmon chocolate vegan pudding.
Refrigeration should be at least one hour to help it solidify. It can be kept in the fridge for longer.
Note that the persimmon pulp will release a little amount of water the longer it is kept in the fridge. The water can be discarded or ignored.
Consume within 1-2 days is best.
An immersion blender is easiest, however, any type of blender will work with this pudding recipe.
Looking for another vegan pudding recipe? Try Muhallabi or for another cold healthy vegan dessert try mango sorbet.
*Shop for your healthy organic groceries at Thrive Market*.
 
 
 
 
 
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use. 

Equipment

immersion blender
Bowl

Nutrition

Calories: 863kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 26g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 5516IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 23mg

N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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  1. Elizabeth

    November 22, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    Omg this was fantastic! We had half squishy persimmons and then a neighbor gave us fresh ones so I added some unsweetened soy milk and agave to level them out. It was so light and delicious. My husband can't stop raving about it.

    Reply
    • Janelle Hama

      November 23, 2022 at 8:36 am

      So good!!! And I am thrilled you guys loved this pudding! Now I can't wait for persimmon season again

      Reply
  2. Christine

    January 02, 2022 at 12:17 pm

    I am concerned because it says that this recipe is a guilt-free recipe, but looking at the nutritional information of this recipe, it says that the calorie intake is 555 kcal for 1 gram, so, either the information is incorrect or it’s a very high calorie recipe. Please let me know.

    Reply
    • Janelle

      January 04, 2022 at 11:01 am

      The nutritional information has been updated. Please note that the values will be different depending on what you use. E.g., the nutritional information supplied within this recipe includes the optional ingredients.

      Reply
  3. Leen

    September 22, 2021 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    Wow talk about a guilt free dessert. I’m so glad I found this

    Reply
    • Janelle

      September 22, 2021 at 11:01 am

      So am I! Glad you liked this persimmon dessert 🙂

      Reply

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