Italian Pudding
Indulge in the creamy sophistication of Italian Pudding, a luxurious dessert that's as elegant as it is simple to make. This velvety custard is crafted with a luscious blend of whole milk, heavy cream, and egg yolks, perfectly balanced with vanilla bean paste for a fragrant finish. Thickened with cornstarch for a silky-smooth texture, this pudding is gently cooked to perfection and easily customizable with toppings like dark chocolate shavings or fresh berries. Ideal for dinner parties or as a make-ahead treat, this classic Italian dessert brings a touch of timeless indulgence to your table. Ready in just 30 minutes and requiring minimal effort, Italian Pudding promises restaurant-quality flavor in the comfort of your home.
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Ingredients
- 500 ml Whole milk
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 120 g Granulated sugar
- 40 g Cornstarch
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- 20 g Unsalted butter
- 20 g Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium flame until small bubbles begin to form around the edges. Do not let it boil.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until the mixture is smooth and pale in color, about 2–3 minutes.
Step 3
Slowly ladle about 1/4 cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. This step tempers the eggs and prevents them from scrambling.
Step 4
Gradually add the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream, whisking constantly to combine.
Step 5
Place the saucepan back on low to medium heat and cook, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or whisk, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste and butter until fully incorporated.
Step 7
Pour the pudding into individual serving cups or ramekins. Allow it to cool slightly at room temperature before covering with plastic wrap. Ensure the plastic wrap touches the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
Step 8
Refrigerate the pudding for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
Step 9
Before serving, garnish with dark chocolate shavings or other toppings of your choice, such as fresh berries or crushed amaretti cookies.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (988.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2088.5 |
| Total Fat 126.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 70.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 1044.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 304.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 197.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 156.2g | |
| Protein 29.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 300.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 751.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 933.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories