Creamy Milk Pudding Recipe

 

The dessert in the image looks like a Portuguese Milk Pudding (Pudim de Leite) or a Creamy Custard Pudding. Here's a simple recipe to recreate it at home.

Creamy Milk Pudding Recipe

Ingredients:

• 4 cups (1 liter) milk
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Ground cinnamon (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the mixture: In a blender, mix the milk, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2. Cook the custard: Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
3. Pour into a mold: Transfer the custard into a greased baking dish or individual ramekins.
4. Bake (Optional): Some versions are baked in a water bath at 160°C (320°F) for about 40 minutes until set.
5. Chill: Let the pudding cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
6. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle cinnamon on top and serve chilled.

Would you like variations, such as a caramelized version or a different texture?