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Paleo Vanilla Pudding

This Paleo Vanilla Pudding is rich, creamy, and naturally sweetened! A wholesome, dairy-free dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Paleo
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Serving dishes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15-ounce) full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1 egg yolk egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Paleo Vanilla Pudding Cooking Guide

  • Gather all your ingredients and measure them out. This will make the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and maple syrup until well combined. This mixture should be creamy and smooth.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, pour in the full-fat coconut milk. Stir occasionally until it begins to simmer, but do not let it boil.
  • Once the coconut milk is simmering, gradually whisk in the tapioca flour until it dissolves completely. This will help thicken the pudding.
  • To avoid scrambling the egg yolk, slowly add a small amount of the hot coconut milk to the egg yolk mixture, whisking continuously to temper.
  • Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining coconut milk. Continuously whisk over medium heat until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract.
  • Pour the pudding into serving dishes and allow it to cool at room temperature briefly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set. Enjoy chilled!

Notes

  • Temper the egg yolk slowly with warm coconut milk to prevent scrambling.
  • Use arrowroot powder as a thickener alternative to tapioca flour if preferred.
  • Store pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Keyword Dairy-Free, Easy, Gluten-Free, Naturally Sweetened