Vanilla Pots de Creme

2 1/2 cups heavy cream 2/3 cup milk sugar 1 vanilla bean, split or 1 tsp vanilla extract 6 large egg yolks Combine the cream, milk, and 5 tbsp of sugar in a large saucepan.  Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add with the pod, or alternatively add the extract.  Simmer, stirring to dissolve the… Continue reading Vanilla Pots de Creme

Tapioca Cream Pudding

1 egg separated 3 cups milk 1/4 cup quick tapioca minit 6 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla Beat the egg yolk with the milk, tapioca, sugar, and salt in the top of a double boiler. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.  Remove from the heat and and cool 10 minutes. Stir in… Continue reading Tapioca Cream Pudding

Creme Brulee

1/4 cup sugar 5 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3/4  cup light cream 1 tsp vanilla turbinado sugar Scald the creams in a pot together. Beat the sugar with the eggs until smooth, gradually beat in the cream. Heat on low, stirring constantly until thick but do not bring to a boil. Remove… Continue reading Creme Brulee

Mom’s Chocolate Pudding

1/2 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1/3 cup cocoa 1/4 tsp salt 2 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup heavy cream Whip the cream and then chill. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a medium saucepan.  Pour in the milk. Whisk continuously over medium high heat until the mixture thickens… Continue reading Mom’s Chocolate Pudding

Candied Almond Souffles

3/4 cup sliced almonds sugar lemon juice 1 cup milk 1/4 cup flour 4 eggs butter icing sugar Preheat the oven to 350 F.  Warm the almonds in the oven for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, melt 6 tbsp of sugar in a saucepan with a splash of water until clear.  Add a large squeeze of lemon… Continue reading Candied Almond Souffles

Deep Chocolate Pudding

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 2/3 cups whole milk 1/2 cup sugar Pinch of salt 3 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 large egg yolks, plus 1 large egg 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee heavy cream, whipped Microwave the chocolate and butter until melted. Let… Continue reading Deep Chocolate Pudding