I know that you’re being bombarded with Valentine’s Day desserts, treats, and sweets. But, this is one you could seriously eat by yourself or with a honey and not feel guilty about it one bit. (p.s. you should never feel guilty about dessert)
I used to loathe pudding. Absolutely, positively hated it. Picking a dessert always resulted in eliminating anything pudding, pudding-like, or one textured. As with a lot of things I came to dislike, I think the giant tubs of pudding served at school lunch possibly turned me off from this potentially amazing dessert.
But, adding just one layer of crunchy caramelized sugar transformed my feelings on pudding in an instant. I’ve always been a fan of creme brulee (thanks to my dad), so combining the silky texture of the filling with the torched sugary top made perfect sense. Add the flavor combination of peanut butter and its BFF chocolate, now I’m in absolute pudding heaven!
Also, I swore to myself that I would never use tofu as a base for dessert, but really, it worked perfectly in this creamy dish. If you are cringing at the thought at the moment, really, just try it! With the right amount of flavors, the tofu flavor is gone and the true richness of the dessert comes through.
This dessert is really versatile and can layer, topped and tweaked into a million different variations. Truly, this crunchy variation is my absolute favorite by far. Share it with your boo or eat three servings by yourself, Valentine’s Day is for love, whether that be for a pet, a dessert, or a sweet boy, treat yourself!
Creme Brulee Chocolate and Peanut Butter Puddings
Chocolate Pudding
8 ounces silken tofu
3 tablespoons agave syrup
1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
pinch of salt
1/4 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1. Combine ingredients in blender or food processor, blend until smooth (chopped chocolate will leave some texture) and adjust flavors to taste.
Peanut Butter Pudding
8 ounces silken tofu
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
1/4 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Repeat preparation steps as with chocolate pudding.
2. Chill both puddings for 2 hours or overnight.
To assemble:
1. Place 1/4 cup of each flavor of pudding into small dish or ramekin.
2. Top with 1/4 cup brown sugar or sucanat. Using torch or oven broiler, broil until dark and crunchy.
I love all the textures going on here! I never feel guilty about eating dessert. Not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing
Not a bad thing at all! : )
Ever since I got my brulee torch, I’ve been wanting to brulee EVERYTHING! I never considered pudding, but now it needs to happen. Like, yesterday.
Yes yes yes!! I love using that little tool!
OooooOOOoooh lady… this looks divine!
Thank you! They are soooo good!
love this idea! now i just need to buy some cute little ramekins…
I use them all the time, well worth it! : )
Like you, I’m all about not feeling guilty when eating dessert. And this recipe sounds DIVINE. I haven’t had tofu in years, and while I’ve never baked with it OR used it in a dessert… this might be the recipe to get me to do so. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome! I promise, it seems a little yuck at first to be using tofu, but it is sooo good! : )
I will certainly take your word for it! Could be something fun to make for tonight and see if my husband notices it’s vegan.
Just found your blog! Man this looks good. I know it sort of feels like a cop out to use tofu but it works sooo well! I’ll have to try this out soon!
Thank you! It was so so good : )
OMG, I am so in love right now. What total genius- this looks amazing!
Thank you! : )
I’ve always wanted a creme brulee torch!
It is so fun! Well worth the investment : )
This looks soooo good– I love tofu in puddings. I didnt know I could get a crunchy sugar top under a broiler!
yes! You have to keep a close eye on it, but it works!
Woah! Creme brulee pudding? I really do need a culinary torch, I think.
Yes! There is really nothing like torching your dessert : )
These look so good! I had chia seed pudding once with coconut milk, and it was good, but these look waaaay better!
Oooh waw, my friend! What a fantastic & tasty recipe! 2 recipes in one! These look amazing!!!
xxx
Wonderful flavours & textures too!
Thank you!! It is quite delicious!
I feel so honoured that a person who invents chocolate and peanut butter creme brulée (!!!) commented on my blog. Thank you so much! Those puddings look incredibly delectable!
Oh goodness, thank you! You are too sweet : )
Great recipe! How many does this serve?
I would say probably 6-8 people, in small ramekins, depending on how much of each you use in the ramekins!
I wish I had this right now!
Now that I’m looking at the pictures again I do too!