This classic caramel pudding is a silky, melt-in-your-mouth dessert made with milk, sugar, and rich egg yolks. Gently spiced with cinnamon and infused with vanilla, it’s a timeless, comforting custard perfect for elegant dinners or cozy nights in.
Servings 4servings
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 35 minutesmins
Equipment
saucepan
whisk
mixing bowls
dessert glasses
stove
Ingredients
750mlwhole milk
135ggranulated sugar
9egg yolks
2tspvanilla extract
2tbspcornstarch
20mlmilk (for cornstarch slurry)
1tbspcinnamon powder
Instructions
Pour the milk into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.
In a separate pan, melt the sugar over medium heat until it turns into a golden caramel.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the caramel, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and vanilla extract, then slowly whisk in the caramel milk.
Mix the cornstarch with a small amount of milk and add it to the custard mixture.
Return the mixture to low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Pour the pudding into dessert glasses, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Sprinkle with cinnamon powder just before serving.
Notes
Allow the caramel to fully dissolve into the milk before combining with the egg mixture. Whisk constantly while cooking to avoid lumps. Let the pudding cool completely before chilling to prevent condensation and ensure a smooth texture.