Egg Pudding Recipe (Silky Caramel Custard) 🍮

Short Description:
Egg Pudding, also known as Caramel Custard, is a smooth, rich dessert made from eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla — steamed or baked to perfection with a golden caramel top. It’s a globally beloved treat, especially popular in South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

📊 Recipe Details

• ⭐ Rating: 9.5/10

• 🧠 Difficulty Level: Easy

• 💰 Budget: $3 – $5 USD

• ⏱️ Cooking Time: 45–50 minutes

• 🍽️ Category: Vegetarian (contains egg)

• 🔥 Meal Type: Dessert / Sweet Treat / After-meal delight

• 👥 Serving Size: 4–6 persons

🧪 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• 🍛 Calories: ~160 kcal

• 💪 Protein: ~5g

• 🥓 Fats: ~6g

• 🍞 Carbohydrates: ~22g

🛒 Ingredients

✅ For Caramel:

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 tbsp water

✅ For Pudding Mixture:

• 2 cups milk (full cream)

• 3 eggs

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla essence

• Optional: pinch of nutmeg or cardamom powder for flavor

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

🍯 Step 1: Make Caramel

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, add ½ cup sugar + 2 tbsp water.

2. Heat on medium until it turns golden brown.

3. Immediately pour into the pudding mold or ramekins and swirl to coat the bottom evenly.

4. Let it set.

🥚 Step 2: Prepare Custard Mixture

1. Beat eggs lightly in a bowl.

2. Add sugar and mix gently — avoid frothing.

3. Warm the milk slightly and add to the egg-sugar mix gradually.

4. Stir in vanilla essence.

🔄 Step 3: Strain & Pour

1. Strain the mixture to ensure smooth texture.

2. Pour over the set caramel in the mold.

♨️ Step 4: Steam or Bake

To Steam:

• Cover the mold with foil.

• Place in a steamer or double boiler.

• Steam for 30–35 minutes on low flame.

To Bake:

• Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).

• Place the mold in a water bath (bain-marie).

• Bake for 35–40 minutes until set.

❄️ Step 5: Cool & Serve

1. Let the pudding cool to room temperature.

2. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours.

3. Loosen the edges and invert onto a plate to demold.

🍽️ Serving

• Serves: 4–6 people

• Best Served: Chilled

• Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days

• Perfect For: Dinner parties, Iftar desserts, family meals, sweet cravings

💡 Tips

• Do not overcook; it may turn rubbery.

• Straining the custard mixture gives the smoothest texture.

• You can infuse the milk with saffron or rose for unique flavors.

• Always cool completely before unmolding.

🧾 About the Dish

🌍 Origin & History

Egg Pudding or Caramel Custard has roots in European cuisine, particularly French and Spanish desserts like flan and crème caramel. It made its way into South Asian kitchens through colonial influence and became a cherished homemade dessert in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

🥄 Taste Profile

• Texture: Silky, creamy, wobbly

• Flavor: Sweet, caramel-rich, slightly eggy

• Aroma: Vanilla and caramel with optional spice undertones

📍 Where Can You Use This Recipe?

• Festive Desserts: Eid, Christmas, Iftar

• Dinner Parties: A light finish to any meal

• Everyday Treats: Great make-ahead dessert

• Cafe Menus: Elegant and easy to serve

👤 Who Should Eat It?

• People who enjoy light, custardy desserts

• Kids and adults alike — it’s a family-friendly treat

• Those looking for a protein-rich dessert option

🙅‍♂️ Who Should Avoid It?

• People with egg allergies

• Vegans (unless using a plant-based version)

• Those on strict low-sugar diets (can use stevia as alternative)

➕ Bonus Variations

• Chocolate Egg Pudding: Add cocoa powder to the custard mix

• Coffee Caramel Pudding: Infuse strong coffee for a mocha twist

• Steamed Coconut Pudding: Add coconut milk and cardamom

• Sugar-Free Version: Use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener