This heavenly keto chocolate pudding is an ideal sugar-free dessert for anyone watching carbs or glucose levels. Simple to prepare with just a few pantry staples, it delivers a rich, velvety chocolate experience that satisfies a sweet tooth without the sugar. It’s thick, creamy, and indulgent—perfect on its own or finished with a dollop of keto whipped cream and a few fresh berries for contrast.
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Chocolate pudding is a classic comfort dessert. This sugar-free version retains the deep chocolate flavor while being nutritionally mindful. With approximately 3 g net carbs per serving, it works well for low-carb and ketogenic meal plans.
- Unlike a light chocolate mousse, this pudding is intentionally thick and intensely creamy. The texture is satisfying and substantial—exactly what you want when you crave a nostalgic chocolate treat.
- This dessert stores well: when refrigerated in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed against the surface, it will keep for 5 to 7 days. That makes it an excellent make-ahead option for busy schedules or entertaining.
Chef’s Tips
- For an extra-luxurious finish, top each serving with a spoonful of keto whipped cream made with a powdered erythritol-style sweetener.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the chilled pudding surface to prevent a thin film or skin from forming as it cools. Eliminating air contact keeps the texture silky and uniform.
- Leftover pudding freezes beautifully. Transfer portions to airtight containers for a frozen, ice-cream-like dessert; frozen pudding will keep for 1–2 months.
- Do not skip the xanthan gum. It’s a low-carb thickener that gives the pudding body and prevents a runny result. Without it, the mixture will remain thin and will not set to the intended pudding consistency.
- If you use a powdered erythritol-based sweetener, it blends smoothly and won’t raise blood glucose levels for most people. Choose a trusted brand you prefer for consistent results.
More Delicious Keto Desserts You’ll Love
- Keto sugar-free edible cookie dough
- Keto red velvet cake
- 4-ingredient keto chocolate mousse
- Keto mug brownie
- Low-carb German chocolate cake
- Keto peach cobbler
Keto Chocolate Pudding
5 minutes
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12 hours 15 minutes
Cheryl Malik
Ingredients
For the Pudding
- 2/3 cup Swerve Confectioners Sweetener (or preferred powdered erythritol sweetener)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream (Optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Swerve Confectioners Sweetener
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk
- Medium bowl or container for chilling
- Plastic wrap
Instructions
For the Chocolate Pudding
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the powdered sweetener, cocoa powder, salt, xanthan gum, and heavy cream until smooth with no lumps.
- Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook gently, whisking frequently. Avoid letting the mixture come to a rolling boil; it should warm slowly. Continue cooking and whisking until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the pudding into a bowl or individual serving dishes. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate overnight or until set.
For the Whipped Cream (Optional)
- Chill a metal mixing bowl, then combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sweetener. Use a hand mixer or whisk to beat until stiff peaks form. Serve a spoonful atop each chilled pudding portion.
Notes
Cover the pudding: Press plastic wrap directly onto the pudding surface to prevent a film or skin from forming as it chills. Eliminating any air pocket keeps the texture smooth and uniform.
Freeze for a different dessert: Spoon leftovers into an airtight container and freeze for a frozen, ice-cream-like treat. Frozen pudding will keep 1–2 months; allow it to soften slightly before serving.
Why xanthan gum matters: Xanthan gum is a low-carb thickener that gives this pudding its body. Skip it and the mixture will remain thin rather than setting to a pudding consistency.
Sweetener choice: A powdered erythritol-style sweetener works best for a smooth texture and minimal impact on blood glucose for most people. Use the sweetener you prefer for consistent flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 240 kcal |
Protein: 3 g |
Fat: 25 g |
Total Carbs: 17 g |
Fiber: 2 g |
Sugar: 2 g |
Net Carbs: 3 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg |
Sodium: 102 mg |
Potassium: 316 mg
Serving counts are approximate and will vary with portion size. Nutritional values are estimates for one serving using the ingredients listed and do not include optional whipped cream. Actual values may vary by brand and ingredient variations.