Creamy Japanese Pudding: A Taste of Japanese Dessert Culture | Melt in your mouth!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness with fewer calories.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean provides a natural flavor without additives.

Prepare the gelatin according to package instructions and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well combined.

In a saucepan, heat the whole milk and heavy cream over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.

Gradually pour the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture, whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.

Prepare the caramel sauce by heating sugar in a pan until melted and golden, adding a pinch of salt and gelatin dissolved in hot water.

Pour the caramel into the bottom of individual pudding cups, swirling to coat.

Divide the custard mixture among the cups over the caramel.

Cover each cup with aluminum foil to prevent water from entering during steaming.

Place the cups in a steamer basket over simmering water and steam for 20-25 minutes until set.

Remove the cups from the steamer and let cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

To serve, invert the cups onto plates to reveal the caramel topping.

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