Cookies & Cream Italian Pudding l Frankie Celenza

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with distinct flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

Mix sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt in a pan until smooth.

Add egg yolks to the mixture.

Pour in heavy cream and milk.

Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the mixture, adding the pod as well.

Heat the mixture slowly, stirring until it thickens to a nap consistency.

Filter the mixture to remove lumps.

Cover with cling film, pressing it against the surface to prevent skin from forming.

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.

Serve topped with whipped cream and crumbled chocolate chip cookies.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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