Paneer Chocolate Pudding

Name: Paneer Chocolate Pudding
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 150 gms grated paneer (1 cup); 6 tablespoons milk (¼ cup + 2 tbsp); 1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder + for dusting (optional); ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 tablespoon honey; ⅓ cup milk chocolate (70 gms)

Desserts do not get easier (or healthier) than this paneer chocolate pudding. It’s a really quick dessert that is high in protein, uses just 6 whole ingredients, and comes together in 15 minutes!

Serves 4 people

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Total 15 minutes

Jump to the recipe

Super healthy, yummy and kid-friendly is the best way to describe this paneer chocolate pudding! Paneer in a dessert sounds strange, but it is what gives this chocolate pudding its signature creaminess. Plus, you won’t even realise it’s in there! What we get in the end is a creamy, protein-rich, and super chocolate-y dessert that will make you want to lick your bowl clean. The fact that this one’s also low sugar means you can consume it guilt free!

Ingredients Overview

This recipe calls for just 6 basic ingredients, nothing fancy. These ingredients are very easy to work with and are super beginner-friendly. This paneer chocolate pudding is already eggless and 100% vegetarian, but you can easily make it vegan by replacing paneer with tofu and the milk with a plant based alternative. I have used milk chocolate to make this recipe as I wanted to make it more kid-friendly, however you can easily swap it for dark chocolate if that’s what you prefer.

Richa’s Top Tips To Make The Best Paneer Chocolate Pudding

I highly recommend making your own homemade paneer for the best flavor and texture. However, store-bought paneer works too. If using store-bought, make sure to get malai paneer as that delivers richer and creamier results.
Be careful while melting chocolate as it tends to burn very easily. Always microwave chocolate in 15 second spurts and stop when 80% of the chocolate has melted, as it’ll continue melting due to residual heat

Frequently Asked Questions

Smooth & creamy paneer chocolate pudding served on a white plate

Whether you want something healthy and guilt-free to satisfy those dessert cravings, or are looking to make something different for the upcoming festive season, this high protein chocolate pudding fits the bill perfectly!

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The recipe

Paneer Chocolate Pudding

A rich and creamy chocolate pudding that's high in protein, easy to make, and sooo chocolate-y! Desserts really do not get better than this!

Serves 4 people
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 15 minutes

Ingredients

150 gms grated paneer (1 cup)
6 tablespoons milk (¼ cup + 2 tbsp)
1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder + for dusting (optional)
½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 tablespoon honey
⅓ cup milk chocolate (70 gms)

Method

1
Melt chocolate in a microwave for 30-45 seconds & set aside to cool. Microwave in 15 second increments because chocolate burns easily.
2
In a blender, combine grated paneer, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla, honey and melted chocolate.
3
Blend the mixture until smooth.
4
Pour the mixture in a bowl & refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight to set.
5
Just before serving, dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

Use good quality cocoa powder & chocolate for that intense chocolate flavour. You can easily replace milk chocolate with semi-sweet chocolate. Make sure to cool the chocolate completely before adding it to the blender. Store in an airtight container & keep refrigerated for up to a week.