Coffee Pudding

17/11/2023

Coffee pudding is a creamy and sophisticated dessert that wins over coffee lovers. Here is the recipe with an Italian touch.

Ingredients

500 ml of whole milk
4 egg yolks
100 g of sugar
2 tablespoons of instant coffee (or 80 ml of strong espresso coffee)
30 g of cornstarch (cornflour)
1 pinch of salt
Icing sugar and coffee beans for decorating (optional)
Whipped cream to serve (optional)

Preparation

In a small pot, heat the milk without bringing it to a boil.
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with sugar until you get a frothy and pale mixture.
Add the cornstarch and a pinch of salt to the egg and sugar mixture, stirring well to avoid lumps.
Dissolve the instant coffee in a small amount of hot water. If using espresso coffee, ensure it is strong and cold.
Combine the dissolved coffee with the egg mixture, mixing well.
Gradually pour the warm milk into the egg and coffee mixture, stirring constantly.
Transfer everything back into the pot and cook over medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Once the cream has thickened, remove it from the heat and pour it into individual molds or one large form.
Allow to cool at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until the pudding is set.
Before serving, release the pudding from the molds by shaking them gently or running a knife along the edges.
Invert onto a serving plate, decorate with icing sugar, coffee beans, or accompany with whipped cream if desired.

Curiosity

Coffee pudding can be enriched with a teaspoon of coffee liqueur added to the cream before cooking for an even more intense flavor. Furthermore, this preparation recalls the Italian tradition of using coffee in sweet recipes, such as tiramisu or coffee-flavored panna cotta. The secret to a perfect result is to use quality ingredients and maintain a moderate temperature during cooking to avoid the eggs setting too quickly. Enjoy your meal!