A soft, custardy baked milk pudding that tastes like a cross between crème brûlée and cheesecake — simple, silky, and full of cozy flavor!
🍮 Base Recipe (Traditional Style)
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 500 ml milk (whole or semi-skimmed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for extra thickness)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Warm the milk in a saucepan (don’t boil), then slowly whisk it into the egg mixture.
- Pour into ramekins or a small baking dish.
- Bake in a water bath for about 35–40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and set.
- Chill before serving — enjoy warm or cold.
Nutrition (per serving):
🟩 Calories: ~160 | Protein: 8g | Carbs: 14g | Fat: 7g
💙 Weight Watchers (WW)
Modifications:
- Use skimmed milk instead of whole milk.
- Use sweetener or sugar-free syrup instead of sugar.
- Skip cornstarch (optional).
WW SmartPoints (approx.):
➡️ 2–3 points per serving (Blue/Green plan)
✅ Tip: Add a few berries or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for zero points!
❤️ Slimming
Modifications:
- Skimmed milk (HEA) — count as Healthy Extra A.
- Sweetener instead of sugar — Free.
- Cornstarch — 1 syn (optional).
- Eggs and vanilla — Free foods.
Total:
➡️ 1 syn per serving (if cornstarch used) or Free (if omitted).
✅ Serve with strawberries or raspberries for extra Speed Food!
💪 High-Protein
Modifications:
- Use 300 ml low-fat milk + 200 ml vanilla protein shake (or add 1 scoop protein powder).
- Use sweetener or sugar-free syrup.
- Add extra egg white for more protein.
Macros (per serving):
🔥 Calories: ~180 | Protein: 20g | Carbs: 9g | Fat: 6g
✅ Great post-workout dessert — tastes like custard but macro-friendly!
🥥 Keto
Modifications:
- Use unsweetened almond milk or full-fat coconut milk.
- Use 2 whole eggs + 1 yolk for richness.
- Replace sugar with erythritol or monk fruit.
- Omit cornstarch.
Macros (per serving):
🔥 Calories: ~210 | Net Carbs: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g
✅ Optionally top with keto whipped cream or crushed toasted almonds.
🍯 Optional Flavour Variations:
- Honey Cinnamon: Add ½ tsp cinnamon + 1 tsp honey (WW/SW: 1 extra point or 1 syn).
- Coffee Cream: Mix in 1 tsp instant coffee before baking.
- Vanilla Berry: Add frozen berries before baking for a fruity base.
