Healthy Chocolate Pudding Dates (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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4 large egg yolks
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1 cup pitted Medjool dates (approximately 10-12 dates)
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14 ounces unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Remove the pits from the dates. Blend the pitted dates and coconut milk together until smooth.
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Add the egg yolks to a medium-sized bowl and whisk until smooth.
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In a medium-sized pot on the stove, heat the blended coconut milk and date mixture along with the cocoa powder and salt over medium heat.
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Slowly add about 1/3 cup of the warm coconut milk mixture drop by drop into the whisked egg yolks to temper them, preventing scrambling.
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Add the tempered yolk mixture back to the pot and stir constantly over medium-low heat until the mixture thickens, approximately 3-5 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat and stir in the pure vanilla extract. Transfer the pudding to a bowl or serving dishes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Top the chilled pudding with chocolate curls if desired before serving. Enjoy!
# Notes:
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Choose fresh and soft Medjool dates for the best natural sweetness and texture.
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Temper the egg yolks carefully by adding the warm coconut milk mixture drop by drop to prevent scrambling.
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Constant stirring during the final cooking step ensures a smooth and creamy consistency.
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For added sweetness, taste before adding natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup as the dates provide ample sweetness.