15 minutes
Rinaty
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 7 oz kabocha/ Japanese pumpkin (about ⅛ of a pumpkin, peeled and seeded, 200 g raw → 150 g cooked)
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar (Caramel Sauce)
- 1 tbsp. water (Caramel Sauce)
- 1 tbsp. hot water (Caramel Sauce)
- 8 tbsp. milk (Custard Pudding Mixture)
- 8 tbsp. heavy cream (Custard Pudding Mixture)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. granulated sugar (Custard Pudding Mixture)
- 2 tsp. powdered gelatin (Custard Pudding Mixture)
- whipped cream, cinnamon powder, fresh mint (Optional toppings)
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Make the caramel sauce.
In a small frying pan, add sugar and water. Heat over medium without stirring until it turns a deep amber color. Remove from the heat and carefully add the hot water (it may splatter). Swirl to combine and pour into pudding cups.
- 2
Prepare the pumpkin.
Microwave pumpkin for 2 minutes at 600W to soften, then cut and peel. Microwave again for 4 minutes until tender. Mash well (you should have about 150 g flesh).
- 3
Make the custard pudding base.
In a small saucepan, combine mashed pumpkin, milk, cream, and sugar. Heat over medium, whisking gently, until warm but not boiling. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.
- 4
Strain & chill.
Pour the mixture through a fine strainer into the prepared pudding cups. Refrigerate for about 1 hour until set.
- 5
Serve.
Top with whipped cream, cinnamon, or mint if desired.
RecipeID
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Tips & Notes
Cook the caramel until it reaches a deep amber for a pleasantly bitter flavor.
Be careful when adding hot water to the caramel—it may splatter.
To clean any hardened caramel from the pan, boil it with water.
Chill for about 1 hour; over-chilling may make the pudding too firm.
This recipe makes 2 custard puddings when using cups about 3 in. wide × 2.8 in. tall (7.7 × 7 cm).
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