Brandied Fig Vanilla Pudding
A luxurious vanilla pudding topped with boozy fig preserves, this dessert combines smooth custard with rich dairy and a sophisticated brandy-fig topping.
4 servings
1 hr 50 min
Ingredients
- •⅓ cup sugar
- •2½ tablespoons cornstarch
- •2 cups whole milk
- •½ cup heavy cream
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- •⅓ cup fig preserves
- •1 tablespoon brandy
- •½ teaspoon lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a heavy medium saucepan, then whisk in milk and cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking frequently, then boil, whisking, 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla.
15 min
- 2.
Divide among 4 (6-to 8-ounces) glasses and chill, uncovered, until cold, at least 1 1/2 hours.
90 min
- 3.
Stir together preserves, brandy, and lemon juice, then spoon on top of puddings.
5 min
