Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Prepare the Pudding Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla sugar. Whisk everything together over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, but do not let it boil yet.
- Thicken the Pudding: In a small bowl, mix the flour and corn starch with a few tablespoons of cold milk (from the 500 ml) until smooth. This slurry will prevent lumps from forming when added to the hot milk.
- Slowly pour the flour-corn starch mixture into the saucepan with the heated milk, whisking constantly to prevent clumping.
- Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pudding thickens. This will take about 5-7 minutes. Once the mixture starts to bubble and thickens to a creamy consistency, remove it from heat.
- Add Butter for Extra Creaminess: Stir in the 20 g of butter while the pudding is still hot, whisking until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. This adds richness and a silky texture to the pudding.
- Cool the Pudding: Pour the hot pudding into individual serving bowls or molds (each about 8 cm in diameter for three servings). Let the pudding cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cover the tops with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Place the pudding in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the pudding is chilling, prepare the toppings. Melt the 20 g of milk chocolate in the microwave in short 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Roughly chop the fried hazelnuts or any other nuts you prefer. Toasting the nuts beforehand enhances their flavor, giving them a richer, nutty taste.
- Assemble and Serve: Once the pudding has chilled and set, drizzle the melted milk chocolate over the top of each serving. Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts generously on top, followed by a garnish of coconut chips for an added crunch and tropical twist.
- Serve immediately or return to the fridge until ready to enjoy.
