Cafe Au Lait Puddings

By pattie_d

active time: 15 min

total time: 45 min

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 cups whole milk
• 3 * 3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 * 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• * Cinnamon for sprinkling
• * Equipment: 4 (4-to 5-ounces) cups or ramekins

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk together milk, coffee granules, cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, and a small pinch of salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to a metal bowl set in an ice bath and cool, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Pour into cups or ramekins and chill, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Beat cream with vanilla and remaining 2 tablespoon sugar using an electric mixer just until soft peaks form. Spoon whipped cream onto puddings and dust cream lightly with cinnamon.