Super Rich Caramel Pudding

This Super Rich Caramel Pudding is smooth, silky, and melt-in-your-mouth creamy with a deep golden caramel flavor. It’s an elegant classic dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make—perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or special occasions.

⏱ Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Cook: 40 minutes

• Chill: 4 hours

• Total: ~4 hours 55 minutes

Servings: 6

🍳 Equipment

• Saucepan

• Whisk

• Mixing bowls

• 6 ramekins or pudding molds

• Baking dish (for water bath)

• Oven

🥘 Ingredients

🍯 For Caramel

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup water

🥛 For Pudding

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¾ cup sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 2 egg yolks

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make Caramel

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.

2. Cook without stirring until it turns deep amber.

3. Quickly pour caramel into ramekins and swirl to coat bottoms.

Step 2: Make Pudding Custard

1. Heat milk and cream in a saucepan until warm (do not boil).

2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and salt.

3. Slowly pour warm milk mixture into eggs while whisking (to temper).

Step 3: Bake

1. Pour custard over caramel in ramekins.

2. Place ramekins in a baking dish and fill with hot water halfway up sides (water bath).

3. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35–40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.

Step 4: Chill

1. Cool to room temperature.

2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 5: Serve

Run a knife around edges, invert onto a plate, and drizzle extra caramel sauce if desired.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving)

• Calories: 420

• Fat: 26g

• Carbs: 40g

• Protein: 7g

⭐ Tips & Variations

• Extra Rich: Use full heavy cream instead of half milk.

• No-Bake Option: Use gelatin and chill instead of baking.

• Flavored: Add espresso, coconut milk, or orange zest for gourmet taste.

• Sugar-Free: Use erythritol or monk fruit sweetener for keto pudding.