Homemade Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat your oven to 160 C. I always preheat with my broiler tray and a bit of water.
2. 2
   Add a teaspoon of caramel sauceto each of the cups.
3. 3
   Add the whole egg, egg yolk, and sugar to a bowl and mix together.
4. 4
   Use a whisk and mix using a left/right motion as if cutting the egg white (you're not beating it).
5. 5
   Add warmed milk (about 50C) and mix.
6. 6
   Add the heavy cream and mix.
7. 7
   Pour through a fine strainer twice.
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   This will make it smooth.
9. 9
   Add to the pudding cups in even amounts.
10. 10
    Get rid of any bubbles at the top (for a beautiful finish).
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    Steam in the oven at 150C for about 35 minutes.
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    If possible, add enough water to match the height of the pudding.
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    Areas that aren't covered in hot water can develop skim more easily.
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    Once they've cooled down, store in the refrigerator for 3 or 4 hours and it's complete.
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    Pudding made in the oven is creamy and jiggly.
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    But firm when you eat it.
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    I really like the firm top layer.
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    When steaming in a pot, cover with a lid (or with a cloth), add about 1 cm of water, and steam on medium heat (covering with a cloth is good).
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    Once it comes to a boil, steam on low heat for 3 minutes, then turn the heat off and let sit for 20 minutes.
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    The rest is the same from step 8 above.
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    Pot steaming gives you a soft creaminess.
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    A very smooth and elegant feel and taste.
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    Please use whatever you like for the sugar.
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    White sugar makes for a nice richness.
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    Granulated makes for a light taste.
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    I like a simple taste so I don't use them, but if you like, you can add vanilla extract and vanilla beans.
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    As this is a loose pudding, you can't remove it from its container.
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    If you want to remove it from the container please change the amount of milk used from 350 ml to 250 ml.