chia cashew chocolate pudding Molly Baz

  • 7 oz. Medjool dates (about 13), pitted
  • 3 cups cashew milk
  • ⅔ cup raw cashews
  • 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups whole-milk or coconut yogurt
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Ground cinnamon (for serving)
  • Blend dates, cashew milk, cashews, cocoa powder, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon in a blender on high speed until very smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer date milk to a quart-size jar or resealable container. Stir in chia seeds. Cover and chill at least 6 hours.
  • Do Ahead: Chia pudding can be made 5 days ahead. Keep chilled.

Maple Yogurt and Assembly

  • Stir yogurt and ¼ cup maple syrup in a medium bowl. Transfer to a quart-size jar or resealable container (or reserve yogurt container and use that!).
  • To serve, alternate layering a few spoonfuls of chia pudding and maple yogurt in a small ramekin or 8-oz. glass. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with sea salt. Dust with cinnamon.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding — Martha


Unsalted butter, room temperature, for dish
1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
10 ounces day-old bread, such as brioche or sourdough, cut into 1/2-inch slices or 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
Dulce de Leche, carmel syrup or heavy cream for topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and anise seed. Arrange bread in dish. Pour custard over bread and top with pecans. Bake until custard is set, 45 minutes. Let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with dulce de leche, carmel or cream.

Note: I forgot the vanilla, realized this as I was posting the recipe oops.