Mix granulated sugar and water in a saucepan by tilting the pan. Then simmer until the sauce is browned. (Do not mix it with a spoon but tilt the pan to mix it. The sugar will recrystallize if you mix it with a spoon.) Pour the sauce into heat-resistant cups before it gets hard.
Custard
Microwave the milk for 2 minutes just until warm. Add 2 tsp. of water in the saucepan to dilute the caramel, then mix in the milk. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs until combined but not foamy. Dissolve granulated sugar, then gradually add the milk mixture. Strain through a strainer to make it smooth. Pour the egg mixture over the sauce in the cups. Cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
Steam in the Pan
Place some paper towels or a dish towel in a frying pan (so that you can gently steam the Puddings), then place the cups. Slowly add hot water in the pan (just about a half-inch across the bottom of the cups), cover, then cook on low for 20-25 minutes. Stop the heat and let them steam for 5 minutes with the remaining heat. Serve warm or put in the fridge to serve cold.
200 ml (3/4 cup) fresh cream (I used 25% fat fresh cream)
100 gm (1/2 cup) sugar
30 gm (1/4 cup heaped) cocoa powder
30 gm (1/4 cup) cornflour or cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
Extra cocoa powder for sprinkling
Instructions
– In a saucepan, mix the milk and cream together.
– Take 1/2 a cup of this mixture in a small bowl and mix in the sugar, cornflour and cocoa powder to make a smooth paste and keep aside.
– Heat the remaining milk in the saucepan over a medium flame.
– When it comes to a boil, lower the flame and stir in the cocoa/cornflour/milk mixture and cook until thick and creamy.
– Stir in the vanilla extract.
– Pour into ramekin bowls or cups.
– When the custard comes to room temperature or cools down, chill in the refrigerator for atleast 3 hours before serving.
– Sprinkle with cocoa powder before serving.
Ingredients 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14oz) 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups peanut butter Optional: peanuts & chocolate chips for topping Instructions Line an 8×8 pan with foil. Combine sweetened condensed milk & chocolate chips in a large bowl. Microwave 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add in peanut butter stir until smooth. Top with desired toppings and refrigerate … Read more
