Cafe Au Lait Pudding Recipe

Name: Cafe Au Lait Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pudding; 3 cups half and half; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1 pinch kosher salt; 4 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons powdered espresso; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For the topping; 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); sprinkling of cocoa, cinnamon or fresh ground nutmeg

Servings: persons

1
["In a large saucepan heat half and half, sugar, salt, and espresso or coffee, stirring so that all ingredients are completely blended.", "Whisk the egg yolks until smooth. When the half and half mixture steams and is hot but not simmering, whisk 1/2 cup of the hot cream into the egg yolks to temper them.
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Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the tempered egg mixture.", "Return the saucepan to the cooktop over medium heat. . Cook, stirring, until the temperature reaches 175-180 degrees, or the pudding is thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 5 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to boil. (When you draw your finger across the spoon, it should leave a clear mark through the pudding. )", "Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Strain through fine mesh strainer into individual portions and place plastic wrap over the top, laying it flat against the surface of the pudding so that a skin doesn't form. Refrigerate till cold.", "Froth milk (or whip cream) with sugar (if desired), and spoon over the top. Sprinkle top with cinnamon, cocoa or nutmeg."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pudding, 3 cups half and half, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 pinch kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Cafe Au Lait Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Cafe Au Lait Pudding

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Variations & substitutions

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