Description
Sweet Biscuit Pudding is a creamy and comforting dessert made by layering digestive biscuits with a rich homemade custard. The biscuits soak up the luscious custard, resulting in a pudding with a delightful texture and balanced sweetness. Garnished optionally with fresh fruits or nuts, this no-bake chilled dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Custard
- 2 cups whole milk (or heavy cream for richer pudding)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker pudding)
- A pinch of salt
Biscuit Layer
- 1 pack digestive biscuits (about 300g or 10-12 biscuits)
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped fruits or nuts such as bananas, berries, or chopped almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a medium saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer, ensuring it does not boil to prevent curdling.
- Mix Eggs and Flavorings: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cornstarch (if using), and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Temper the Eggs: Slowly add the hot milk to the egg mixture while whisking constantly to avoid curdling. Then, return the combined mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Arrange Biscuits: In a shallow or rectangular baking dish, arrange a layer of digestive biscuits. Break biscuits as needed to fit the dish.
- Soak Biscuits with Custard: Pour a small amount of the warm custard over the biscuits to lightly soak them without submerging completely.
- Layer Custard and Biscuits: Alternate layers of soaked biscuits and custard until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final custard layer on top.
- Chill the Pudding: Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to enable the biscuits to soften and absorb the custard fully.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fruits, nuts, or chocolate shavings if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy your creamy sweet biscuit pudding!
Notes
- Use whole milk for a lighter pudding or heavy cream for a richer texture.
- Cornstarch is optional but recommended if you prefer a thicker custard.
- Adjust sugar according to your sweetness preference.
- Digestive biscuits can be replaced with tea biscuits or graham crackers if desired.
- For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on the custard layers.
- Letting the pudding chill overnight enhances the flavors and texture.