Caramel Milk Pudding
A silky smooth caramel milk pudding topped with a glossy golden caramel layer. Creamy, comforting, and made with simple pantry ingredients, this chilled dessert is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and heat water for a water bath.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth without incorporating too much air.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until it turns deep golden amber. Immediately pour caramel into a 9 by 13 inch rectangular glass baking dish and tilt to coat the bottom evenly.
- Strain the custard mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the caramel-lined baking dish.
- Place the dish inside a larger baking pan. Pour hot water around it until it reaches halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the water bath, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving chilled.
Notes
- Straining the custard ensures an extra silky texture.
- Do not overbake, the center should still jiggle slightly when removed from the oven.
- Allow full chilling time for clean slices and best texture.
- Caramel should be deep amber but not dark brown to avoid bitterness.
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