Cinnamon-Spiced Chocolate Pudding
Silky dark chocolate pudding infused with warm cinnamon, perfect for a sweet Cinco de Mayo finale. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe (vegan), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs bittersweet chocolate, milk, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 ounces, chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water, 3-5 minutes, stirring until smooth.
- Step 2: Whisk in milk, heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
- Step 3: Cook over low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Step 4: Pour into ramekins, cool to room temperature, then chill uncovered for 2 hours before serving.







