Fresh Strawberry Pudding
Use the season's fresh strawberries and not a box to make homemade strawberry pudding. A sweet and slightly tangy dessert that's full of strawberry flavor.
Servings: 4
Calories: 164kcal
Equipment
- Immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 200 grams (7 ounces) fresh strawberries rinsed, hulled, and coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- whipped cream optional, for garnish
- sliced strawberries, fresh mint or basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss 200 grams (7 ounces) fresh strawberries and 1/3 cup sugar together in a medium saucepan. Allow to sit for at least 10 minutes, until juice begins to form in the pot. Turn heat on to medium-high, and cook until strawberries soften, and the juice begins to reduce, about 5-7 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender to puree.
- While you're waiting for the strawberries to cook, whisk together 2 large egg yolks, 2 Tablespoons cornstarch, and one pinch salt in a medium bowl. The mixture will be a very thick paste. Set aside.
- Return the pureed strawberries to the saucepan, and turn the heat to medium. Slowly stir in 1 1/2 cups milk. Cook until the mixture is hot and steaming. Very slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot strawberry mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. When it's smooth, add another 1/2 cup of the strawberry mixture, whisking until smooth. Add the egg yolk mixture to the saucepan with the remaining strawberry mixture and cook over medium heat until the pudding begins to simmer and thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla.
- Transfer the pudding to an airtight container and directly cover the surface with plastic wrap (to avoid a skin from forming). Chill the pudding for at least 4 hours. Serve in individual bowls, topped with whipped cream if desired, and garnished with sliced strawberries and basil or mint sprigs.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 0.5mg
