Carrageen Pudding | Emeril Lagasse

carrageen moss

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: gelatin

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative, while gelatin is more widely available.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, and soy milk is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is natural and may add unique flavor, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness, while whipped topping is budget-friendly.

Explain carrageenan as a thickening agent made from seaweed.

Combine equal portions of milk and whipping cream in a saucepan.

Flavor the mixture with cardamom seeds, a cinnamon stick, and a split vanilla bean, scraping out the seeds.

Heat the mixture until just about to boil, then turn off the heat and let it steep for 30-45 minutes.

Strain the mixture to remove the solids and ensure vanilla seeds are extracted.

Add carrageenan and sugar to the strained mixture, whisking until combined.

Strain the mixture again to ensure smoothness.

Pour the mixture into ramekins and refrigerate to set.

Make chocolate whipped cream by combining whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa, and a splash of Bailey's.

To serve, run a knife around the sides of the pudding, invert onto a plate, and top with chocolate whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

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