Quick and Easy Orange Chocolate Pudding

This orange chocolate pudding is bursting with citrusy flavor. This easy treat is a must-try if you love the combination of oranges and dark chocolate.

Ingredients and substitutions

I like to use chopped dark chocolate when making this pudding, but you can substitute any type of chocolate you prefer. Or use chocolate chips to save the step of chopping the chocolate.

Chocolate pudding sprinkled with fresh orange zest in a glass dish.

Fresh orange juice works best when making this pudding. And fresh orange zest gives this pudding an extra boost of citrusy flavor. You can omit the zest if necessary, but definitely include it if possible because it contributes to the intense orange chocolate flavor of this pudding.

Vanilla extract enhances the other flavors in this chocolate orange pudding. I recommend using pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible.

How to make orange chocolate pudding

Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pan on the stove set to low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pan from the heat.

Melted chocolate for pudding in a steel pan.

Add the orange zest, orange juice, melted dark chocolate, cold water, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or blender.

Ingredients for chocolate pudding in a food processor.

Blend until smooth.

Ingredients for pudding blended in a food processor.

Transfer that mixture to a bowl or container, then refrigerate for at least one hour. Garnish with more orange zest, if desired, before serving.

Pudding made from oranges and chocolate in a vintage glass dish.

Storage

Store this pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

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Orange Chocolate Pudding Recipe

This orange chocolate pudding is bursting with citrusy flavor. This easy pudding recipe is a must-try if you love the combination of oranges and dark chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 333.4kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate (or substitute chocolate chips)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (plus more to garnish, if desired)
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (the juice of approximately 2 medium sized oranges)
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add the chopped dark chocolate to a pan on the stove set to low heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pan from the heat.
  • Add the orange zest, orange juice, melted dark chocolate, cold water, vanilla extract, and salt to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Transfer that mixture to a bowl or container, then refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Garnish with more orange zest, if desired, before serving.

Notes

  • Store this pudding in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
     

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 333.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.2g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 22.5g | Saturated Fat: 12.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.7g | Cholesterol: 1.6mg | Sodium: 69.7mg | Potassium: 451.8mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 15.8g | Vitamin A: 96.6IU | Vitamin C: 19.1mg | Calcium: 43.5mg | Iron: 6.3mg
Chocolate orange pudding in a glass dish.
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