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【簡単】ふわとろ♪「カステラプリン」の作り方~castella pudding

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Caramel Pudding Castella Cake

Cultural Context

Originating in Japan, Castella cake is a sponge cake introduced by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century. The addition of caramel pudding creates a delightful fusion of textures, combining the airy cake with a creamy layer of pudding. This dessert is often enjoyed during celebrations and has gained popularity beyond Japan, inspiring variations worldwide, including in Western baking.

JapaneseJPdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 eggs
400cc milk
50g granulated sugar
a few drops vanilla extract
2 eggs
20g granulated sugar (for egg yolk)
20g granulated sugar (for egg white)
10g butter
30g cake flour
2g baking powder

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cake flour

🥗Healthier: all-purpose flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more accessible and versatile.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar + water

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is cost-effective.

1

Break the eggs.

2

Warm the milk over medium heat and add granulated sugar.

3

When it melts, remove it from the fire.

4

Add milk to the eggs and mix.

5

Drip vanilla essence and mix.

6

Strain with a strainer and put in a heat-resistant container.

7

Place them side by side on the top plate, wrap them in plastic wrap, and leave them at room temperature.

8

Divide the eggs into egg yolk and egg white, and put the egg whites in the refrigerator.

9

Add granulated sugar to the egg yolk and mix until whitish.

10

Add melted butter and mix.

11

Sift the cake flour and baking powder and mix until it is no longer powdery.

12

Take the egg whites out of the refrigerator, whisk and mix the granulated sugar in several batches to make a fine meringue.

13

Scoop the meringue, put it in a bowl of egg yolk and mix.

14

Add all the remaining meringue and mix from bottom to top so as not to crush the air bubbles.

15

Pour the dough into a piping bag and squeeze it on the pudding.

16

Pour boiling water on the top plate.

17

Bake at 160 degrees for 50 minutes in a preheated oven.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingsiftingfoldingbakingchilling

Equipment Needed

Hand mixerWhiskHeat-resistant containerPiping bagOven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairygluten

Also Known As

Castella Pudding CakeKasutera Pudding
Local Name: カステラキャラメルプリン

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