Here’s a simple recipe for a Bakery-style Pudding with Golden Caramel:
Ingredients:
For the pudding:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional for thicker pudding)
For the caramel:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Make the caramel:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir gently to dissolve sugar.
- Allow it to boil without stirring until it turns golden amber (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once it’s golden, carefully add butter (it will bubble) and stir until fully incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the cream (it will bubble up again) and stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat and add a pinch of salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Make the pudding:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Once the milk and cream mixture is warm (not boiling), slowly pour a small amount into the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.
- Gradually pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the warm milk, whisking constantly.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes). If you prefer a thicker pudding, whisk in the cornstarch and cook until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
3. Assemble the pudding:
- Spoon the warm pudding into serving bowls or glasses.
- Drizzle with the golden caramel sauce on top.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1-2 hours to set before serving.
Enjoy your creamy bakery-style pudding with a luscious golden caramel topping!
