This Dairy Free Chocolate Cashew Pudding is a favorite in our home. It involves no baking or cooking and I’m hoping it will become a favorite in your home as well!
*This post on Chocolate Cashew Pudding was originally published in September 2014. I have updated it with new photos and I am republishing it today. Thanks so much for stopping by.*
I have found that sometimes sitting on a fence can get quite comfortable…minutes turn into months…and yup, I am still sitting there!
I got on the fence regarding making a big purchasing decision between: a nut grinding blender or a high powered food processor months ago! And, I am still using my no-name, quirky blender. It was getting the job done just fine, which made me just put off making a decision; but lately, it’s not doing so well with nuts.
So, last Thursday, when I posted this Mystery Ingredient Chocolate Pudding, I sure was hoping y’all would see the “grainy” texture of cashews in that spoonful…
And…Helen @ Scrummy Lane did!!! Kudos lady – virtual fist bump and high fives and hugs and hip hip hurrahs all around!!!
To all of y’all that entertained my need for games and played along – thank you ALL!!! As a kid, my mom fixed me avocado pudding on a regular basis, when I was able to make it for my self I started adding chocolate to it (a few times, I even added protein powder to it and amped it up) – so, all of y’all that guessed avocado – y’all were right about most of the chocolate pudding bowls I make.
But this time, after making this Non Dairy, No Bake, Chocolate Cashew Cake, I figured I would experiment some more with cashew cream, and ooh-la-la – this was one deeelightful bowl of chocolate!
So sorry to have kept y’all waiting so long for this reveal – I attended my very first Food Blogger Conference on Friday and did not pre-plan a post. As for the conference, it was AH-MAZING to meet in person some lovely people who comment on here and who I have interacted with online…and…there was so much delicious food…and…so much information…I don’t think 8 hours have ever gone by as fast for me, as they did on Friday!
Happy, Happy New Week Y’all! And thanks again for playing along!
- 1.5 cups soaked cashews cashews immersed and soaked in water overnight
- 3 tablespoons cocoa or can use 3 tablespoons of melted dark chocolate
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or, more, as needed
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Sprinkle of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup almond milk
Add the cashews and almond milk to a blender or food processor and blend till smooth and creamy. You might have to turn your blender off and scrape down the sides a couple of times.
Add the cocoa/chocolate, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla and blend till well incorporated
Chill for and hour at least before digging into.
*I topped the chocolate cashew pudding with a layer of chocolate ganache (melted chocolate chips + almond milk) and non-dairy whipped topping.
ashley says
I would love a huge bowl of this in front of me right now! Hope you had fun at your first food blog conference!
Shashi says
Thanks Ashley!!! Ye – TECHmunch was fantabulous on so many levels!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I wondered if it was nuts and then I thought I was being nuts. 🙂 I hate making decisions like this. I’d want them both.
Shashi says
Haha – Maureen – my parents always told me to go with my gut…and soaked cashews are also good for your gut… 🙂
[email protected]'s Recipes says
o yes, cashew ‘cheese’…must give this a try some time soon.
Shashi says
I sure hope you do Angie!
xx
foodrecipeshq says
I want to know more about the conference! Avocado… I knew if couldn’t be that easy 🙂
Shashi says
Daniela – I sure did …a quick recap went up on Tuesday/Wednesday
jessielovestorun says
Why Why Why didn’t I look at your page before going to the grocery store. I definitely would’ve picked up some cashews. I suppose I’ll just have to drool of your photos until I get back there next week. Is that okay with you? Yeah.. well great!
Shashi says
Haha – thanks Jessie – I hopeyou got to get some cashews and have got to drool over your cashew cream instead of drool over our computer! 🙂
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
Ooh, Shashi, I am glowing with pride right now! That was such a wild guess as well! 🙂
Good for you for going to the conference … that must have been so exciting and I hope I get a chance to do that very soon!
Shashi says
CONGRATS Helen!!! Whoo hoo – you dabombdiggity lady!!!
I hope you get to attend a conference too – one preferably that I am at so I can give you an-in-person high five!
Kelly says
Ooooh cashew cream is genius!! Hahaha I knew avocado would be too easy 🙂 Love all your sneaky mystery ingredients you use. Yay for going to your first conference too, hope you learned lots and had a wonderful time 🙂
Shashi says
Haha – thanks Kelly – but I really though you and everyone would get it after that last photo…
Curry and Comfort says
Very clever! I have also made chocolate pudding and chocolate mousse with tofu… it’s pretty good too. 🙂
Shashi says
Thanks so much! You know what – I haven’t tried tofu in a sweet dish yet…
Coffee and Crumpets says
Huh! Should’ve guessed that! I use cashew cream all the time in my kormas!
Can’t believe how luscious the pudding looks with no cream or gelatin. Great job! Happy Monday!!
Shashi says
Thanks Nazneen – ooh cashew cream in your kormas??? Now I am salivating!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
Yay for no gelatin and for cashews! This looks delicious and I am completely surprised!
Shashi says
Thanks Lindsey – so am curious – whaz up with the gelatin-hating? 🙂
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
because it’s made from boiling horse, cow or pig bones and hooves…grosses me out. http://www.peta.org/about-peta/faq/what-is-gelatin-made-of/
Shashi says
when you put it like that…I understand TOTALLY!!!
Rosa Mayland says
How healthy and delicious! A wonderful pudding.
Thank you for your heartwarming comment/compliments/kind words!
Cheers,
Rosa xo
Shashi says
Thank YOU for your sweet comments, friend!
You are one heck of an amazing photographer – don’t loose sight of that!
xxs
Rosa Mayland says
Thanks ever so much dear! 🙂 xo
apuginthekitchen says
I totally missed the original post but love that pudding, cashew cream and chocolate what a great combination. I also love avocado and chocolate pudding
Shashi says
Thanks Suzanne – OOh both those sound wonderful and their common denominator is CHOCOLATE!!! 🙂
hungryhobby says
Yum!!!!!!!! I still need to tackle soaking cashews for something… this looks like a good way to start! Pinning this for later 🙂
Shashi says
Thanks so much Kelli – in my cooking adventures, cashew cream can be sweetened up or spiced up for a hummus like concoction…
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Dangit! I was wrong again. And how amazing are those blogging conferences?! I really wish I could attend more of them because it’s such a great experience to be able to finally meet people that you’re usually only able to interact with via the blog. Hopefully we find ourselves at the same conference one of these days!!
Shashi says
I thought for sure that last photo would give it away!
Sweet lady – I cannot wait to meet you – you have been such an inspiration tome Spoons!
easyfoodsmith says
This sounds delicious and looks so decadent. I would love to try this.
Shashi says
Thanks so much Taruna! I sure hope you do try it soon would love to know what you think
Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says
Yum! This pudding looks so luscious and creamy!
Shashi says
Thanks so much Lisa!
Almost Getting It Together says
Need need need need. Never have seen cashew pudding before, you do it again!!! This looks soooo yummy!
Shashi says
Thanks so much Cassandra!!! Cashew cream is just so delicious!
Sashi @ GetOffTheCouchAndCook says
Cashews! What a cool idea that sounds absolutely delicious! It was great to finally meet you in person on Saturday. 🙂
Shashi says
Thank You Sashi!!! It was great to meet you too!!! You know, we need to have an Atl blogger meet up again soon…
cheri says
Love that you used raw cashews here, such a great idea. Looks delicious!
Shashi says
Thanks so much Cheri
cookwithmanali says
Ahh, got it wrong! Avocado was too easy I guess 😛 must try cashews!
Shashi says
Ahh – that’s ok…there’s always next month…though I haven’t thought of one yet…
The Dose of Reality says
YUM! That looks and sounds DELICIOUS! Pinning this recipe right now! :)-The Dose Girls
Shashi says
Thanks oodles Dose Gals!
Kim says
Yum – I like cashews so why not get the extra protein?!
Hope you are going to review the Food Blogger Conference!
Shashi says
Thanks Kim – yup I did – hope this week has been going by smoothly for you.
genevieve y says
This sounds delicious! I’m not one to turn down chocolate for breakfast 😉
Shashi says
Haha – Thanks Genevieve
hotlyspiced says
I’m so glad you got a lot out of the conference. I haven’t been to a blogging conference for ages and I do love them for not only the content, but also how you can connect with those you’ve been following on-line. What a great looking chocolate pudding xx
Shashi says
Thanks Charlie,
Yes – meeting bloggers face to face is indescribably – it’s like you form friendships and you know them online …and then y’all meet and it’s like you are meeting an old friend – for the first time…I hope I didn’t confuse you too much!
xxs
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Chocolate pudding is one of my all-time favorite comfort foods, and I’m always sadly tempted by the store-bought cups. Your version looks so much tastier and healthier too!
Shashi says
Thanks so much Erin! 🙂
Mike @TheIronYou says
I love mousses made with soaked cashews, they’re so luscious and velvety. Great recipe Shashi!
Shashi says
Thanks Mike! IMO cashew cream puddings seem so much tastier too…and more gut friendly… 🙂
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
Ahhhh brilliant! I never would have guessed cashews, but that sounds amazing.
Shashi says
Thanks Erin!
[email protected] says
The food conference must have been so fun! I wish I could have gone. I totally have to try this pudding. What a fabulous way to use cashews!
Shashi says
Thanks so much Christin – I wish you had come too – maybe next year if they have it in Atlanta?
Ashley says
Cashews!!! That makes total sense!! haha dang, one of these times I’ll guess correctly!
And so glad to hear that you loved your first blogging conference! Maybe we’ll get to meet one of these days!
Shashi says
I sure hope you guess correctly next time! I thought for sure that last photo would give it away…I am looking forward to meeting you my friend – soon!!!
cottercrunch says
oh how i love cashews!! that’s the creamy part, yes? and soaking.. mmm good for the gut
Shashi says
Yes – that is the creamy and decadently luscious and GUT friendly part 😉
spicedblog says
Argh! Cashews! I should’ve known. I totally saw the bit of grainy texture, but I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what trick you had up your sleeve there. Nice work, Shashi! And glad you enjoyed the conference…they are perfect for when you need a little re-energizing. 🙂
Shashi says
Arg!! Tricks??? Me??? No way!!!!
David – I feel I am just wondering around in this blog world – that conference helped put so much into perspective – cannot wait to attend my next one!
Reneva says
What’s the minimum soaking time for the cashews?
Shashi says
I have always soaked my cshews overnight – but I have seen recipes that soaked for 4-6 hours too – Thanks for stopping by, Reneva. 🙂
Charlotte says
Gah I really thought i might have been right this time! Oh well always next time 🙂 And cashews- wow, i never would have guessed that and i LOVE that idea! It just made already delicious looking pudding look even yummier!
Shashi says
GAH – I though you and a whole bunch of y’all would get it right too … one of these days I am gonna put a Mystery Ingredient recipe up and y’all are all gonna get it…one day…
Btw, Thanks lady!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
I never would have though cashews! Way to go Helen. You rock.
Have a happy Tuesday Shashi!
Shashi says
I thought that last photo would surely give it away – I though everyone would guess this … oh well…next time right?
Hope you have a wonderful day and weekend Melanie!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
Cashews!!! Such a great idea!! And yay for your 1st conference! I just attended my 1st one as well and it was awesome! Hopefully we’ll get to meet at one of those sometime soon!
Shashi says
Thanks Chris!!! BlogHer (even though your are a “HE”) Food 2015 – be there! 🙂
Yay – for your first conference too!!! Which one was it?? Cannot wait to read the recap…
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Reading this and looking at the pictures I just kept nodding my head like “uh uh, this looks delicious, uh uh, must have”. MAJOR YUM GAL!
Need to try this cashew fun dish!
Shashi says
Haha – thanks so much Pamela – beware – cashew chocolate cream can be addicting! 🙂
mjskit says
What an amazing pudding! I never would have guessed cashews! Love the pudding and the process.
Shashi says
Thanks so much MJ!
Tara says
I think this is the first recipe you’ve ever posted where I actually have all the ingredients on hand, but I don’t have a food processor! One of these days…
Shashi says
Tara – I don’t have a food processor either – I just threw it all in my blender!
Jill says
Loving your photos. I enjoy eating cashews so I am sure I’d love them in this pudding!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I have got to give this beauty a try! Love the layers and it looks so creamy dreamy!! Plus, your photos are gorgeous, Shashi! Hope you’re having a lovely week, my friend! XO
Priya Shiva says
OMG! I’m drooling all over this pudding! Love the clicks!
Amy | The Cook Report says
This pudding looks so good!
Sues says
First of all, these photos are gorgeous! Second of all, this pudding sounds so perfectly creamy, nutty, and satisfying! Can it work for breakfast?? 😉
puja says
This is looking so creamy and yummy Shashi. I want to try it ASAP. Have a lovely weekend my friend. 🙂
[email protected] says
Saw this on Instagram Shashi and could’t wait to check it out! No wonder it’s worth re-publishing (although I’m pretty sure your original photographs would have been perfect!) again. Yum double, triple yum yum!
David @ Spiced says
Ah, I remember when this one made it’s first appearance. Oh, the ‘mystery ingredient’ days…I remember that series fondly! You should do another post like that sometime. 🙂 Also, these photos? You killed ’em! They’re amazing. And that little bit of chocolate sauce dripping down the side. Perfection!
ashley @ wishes and dishes says
How did you know I was craving chocolate today?? This looks divine!
Natalie says
I have made pudding some times, They are so delish!!
My secret recipe is adding chia seeds. I’d like to try your recipe soonnn 🙂
Adina says
Such a decadent looking dessert, amazing, my mouth is watering! And I love those little jars, so pretty!
Priya @currynation says
cashews are my handy nut all the time but you know what , I never tired anything with cashews yet..uuuhhhh ! I really love this simple yet THE DELICIOUS pudding recipe + it is non dairy too.
i am sure my family will love this.