St Patrick's Day Pudding
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday with this creamy and vibrant St. Patrick's Day Pudding, a festive dessert that’s as delightful to eat as it is to look at! Infused with a refreshing hint of peppermint and dyed a cheerful green, this homemade pudding is thickened to velvety perfection with rich egg yolks and cornstarch. Topped with airy whipped cream, indulgent chocolate shavings, and crunchy crushed chocolate cookies, it’s a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day gathering. Ready in just 30 minutes (plus chilling time) and made with simple pantry staples, this recipe brings a touch of whimsy and decadence to your holiday table.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 0.5 cups chocolate shavings
- 0.5 cups crushed chocolate cookies
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Gradually ladle about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly to temper them.
Step 4
Pour the tempered egg yolks back into the saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent curdling.
Step 5
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the butter, peppermint extract, and green food coloring until fully incorporated.
Step 7
Pour the pudding into individual serving dishes or a large bowl. Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until chilled.
Step 8
Before serving, top each pudding with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and crushed chocolate cookies for garnish.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy this festive St. Patrick's Day treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1209.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2523.2 |
| Total Fat 123.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 64.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 940.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1266.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 325.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 265.4g | |
| Protein 43.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 419.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1113.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1834.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories