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Coffee Pudding

This homemade coffee pudding is a home run! If you love coffee desserts you're in luck because this easy recipe delivers tummy warming comfort with a jolt of Joe. It's the cold weather equivalent of your favorite coffee ice cream.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup half and half, or heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp ground coffee (more to taste)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp good quality vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. Heat the milk and half and half or cream until hot and steaming (but not simmering.) You can do this in the microwave or on the stove. Remove from heat and stir in the coffee. Let sit 3 minutes. Note: using more coffee grounds and steeping longer will produce a darker, stronger coffee flavor.
  2. Strain out the coffee grounds using a very fine mesh strainer like multiple layers of cheesecloth or a nut milk or jelly bag. You can even use a coffee filter. Set the milk aside.
  3. Rinse out the saucepan and add the egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth, then whisk the milk in and put over medium heat. Heat, whisking or stirring constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. Note: I like to switch to a silicone spoonula so I can scrape the sides and bottom of the pan constantly to avoid scorching.
  4. Once the pudding has come to the boil and thickened, pour it immediately through a regular mesh strainer, pushing with the back of a spoon to get it all through, leaving any small lumps behind. Stir in the butter and vanilla and mix until the butter is melted and the pudding is smooth and glossy. Spoon into 4 individual cups or small bowls and let cool a bit before chilling in the refrigerator.
  5. Serve topped with sweetened whipped cream.

Notes

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  • Pudding can be a relatively wholesome dessert when you make it with lowfat milk. For this recipe I give you the ideal version, with cream, and let you decide how you want to alter it.  You can reduce the calories and fat by using all whole milk, or all lowfat milk.

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 198mg (66%) Sodium 60mg (3%) Potassium 174mg (5%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 152mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 60mg 3%
Potassium 174mg 4%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 770IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.