| Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Pudding

750 ml whole milk
135 g granulated sugar
9 egg yolks
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cornstarch
20 ml milk (for cornstarch mixture)
1 tbsp cinnamon powder

Instructions

Heat the milk
Pour 750 ml milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
Make the caramel
In a separate pan, heat 135 g granulated sugar until it melts and turns into caramel. Stir gently.
Combine caramel and milk
Once the milk is heated, remove it from the heat and slowly pour it into the melted sugar, stirring constantly with a spatula until fully combined. Let the caramel milk cool slightly.
Whisk the egg yolks
In a large bowl, whisk the 9 egg yolks with 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
Mix in the caramel milk
Slowly pour the warm caramel milk into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine.
Add cornstarch
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tbsp cornstarch with 20 ml milk until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the egg and caramel milk mixture, whisking to combine.
Cook the pudding
Transfer the mixture to a clean saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a whisk, for about 10 minutes or until the mixture thickens into a smooth pudding.
Cool & serve
Pour the pudding into 4 dessert glasses. Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4 hours to fully set.
Garnish & enjoy
Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon powder over each pudding before serving. Serve chilled.

Additional Notes

Caramel Tip: Stir slowly but thoroughly when adding milk to the melted sugar to avoid clumps.
Whisk Constantly: Stay by the stove and keep whisking to maintain a silky texture and avoid burning.
Fresh Yolks: Using fresh egg yolks helps achieve a smooth texture and rich golden color.
Chill Time: Let the pudding chill for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop and set perfectly.

Storage & Meal Prep

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Let it chill for a few hours for the best texture.

Variations

Nutty: Add crushed toasted nuts on top before serving.
Spiced: Add a pinch of nutmeg or clove to the pudding for a warm, spiced twist.
Caramel Sauce: Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top for even more indulgence.

Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

Calories: 405 kcal
Carbs: 50 g
Protein: 13 g
Fat: 17 g
Sodium: 96 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 44 g
Calcium: 317 mg