Creamy Matcha White Chocolate Pudding Recipe
A rich and creamy vegan pudding featuring the delicate earthiness of ceremonial grade matcha combined with smooth white chocolate flavor from cacao butter, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and thickened with agar agar and arrowroot. This dairy-free dessert is easy to prepare on the stovetop and perfect for a refreshing, elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 1.5 cups oat milk
- 2 tablespoons oat milk
Sweetener and Flavorings
- 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder (preferably ceremonial grade)
Thickening Agents
- 1 tablespoon agar agar flakes
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
White Chocolate Flavor
- 3 tablespoons chopped cacao butter
Instructions
- Heat and dissolve agar agar: Combine 1.5 cups of oat milk with maple syrup, vanilla extract, agar agar flakes, and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to fully dissolve the agar agar.
- Mix arrowroot slurry and thicken: In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot powder together with 2 tablespoons of oat milk until smooth. Slowly pour this mixture into the simmering agar agar milk while whisking continuously; continue stirring until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Blend with cacao butter and matcha: Transfer the thickened milk mixture, chopped cacao butter, and matcha powder to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and add more maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter pudding.
- Chill the pudding: Pour the blended pudding into small ramekins or serving glasses. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until it sets firmly and develops a creamy texture.
- Serve with toppings: Optionally, garnish the chilled pudding with fresh fruit or your favorite toppings before serving for an added touch of freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use ceremonial grade matcha for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Maple syrup keeps the recipe vegan, but honey can be used if not strictly vegan.
- Agar agar can be substituted with gelatin if not vegan, but adjust quantities accordingly.
- The pudding’s texture depends on fully dissolving agar agar and proper thickening with arrowroot.
- Allow sufficient chilling time to ensure the pudding sets well.
- Feel free to experiment with toppings like toasted coconut, nuts, or berries.
Keywords: matcha pudding, vegan dessert, white chocolate pudding, oat milk dessert, cacao butter pudding, agar agar dessert
