Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Vegan Chocolate Pudding 2.0 (1) Close Credit: Nico Schinco Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 9 hrs Yield: 4 to 6 Serves Here's a festive treat for your vegan guests that requires no cooking at all! It's rich and silky-smooth, but the creaminess in this dairy-free pudding comes from cashews, not custard. Directions Place cashews in a bowl, cover with cold water, and let soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain and transfer to a food processor or high-powered blender cocoa powder, plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla, melted chocolate, and salt. Blend until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute. Divide among 4 to 6 small glasses; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before adding a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes.