A lovely pudding,a satisfying treat after a meal!
Eggless,with simple ingredients.Thickened with
Cornstarch in three flavours and a sprinkle of
praline is divine !
Each layer will set quickly, and you have to
pour each layer after it sets . ( within minutes).
The time you make a layer is enough for the
prepared layer to set.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER
2 cups milk (200 ml )
2 heaped spoons for cornstarch mixed in a little milk
3 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp cocoa powder or 100-200 dark chocolate
pieces
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
a pinch of salt
METHOD
•Heat the milk with the sugar
•Pour a little hot water on the cocoa powder
and mix to a smooth paste.
• If you are using chocolate also you can add a
little hot water / hot milk to melt
•When it reaches boiling point ,add cornflour
and the rest of the ingredients,and cook to a
thick custard consistency .
•Remove from fire and pour into individual
ramekins and allow to set ,while you prepare
the next layer.
VANILLA LAYER
INGREDIENTS
2 cups milk (200 ml )
2 heaped spoons for cornstarch mixed in a little milk
3 -4 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla essence
METHOD
Follow the same method,and pour the next
layer.
CARAMEL LAYER
INGREDIENTS
2 cups milk
2 heaped tbsp cornstarch mixed in a little milk
or water
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp water
A pinch of salt
METHOD
•Boil the sugar with 2 tbsp water till it melts.
•Add milk and heat.
• Add cornstarch and cook to thick custard
stage
•Remove from fire and add to the final layer .
Allow to set for minimum two hours and serve
with praline / chocolate shavings .
Praline is my best choice .
If you have salted caramel toppings you can add a tbsp for enhanced taste .
FOR THE CASHEW PRALINE
1 tbsp butter
3-4 tbsp sugar ( not brown)
A handful of cashewnuts
Heat the butter and sugar together.
When it starts to bubble add the cashews and
mix in quick for a minute .
Transfer to a board and allow to cool . Crush to
your choice and sprinkle on dessert when you
serve!