7 Ingredients and 10 Minutes of Cooking Time Make This Coffee Pudding the Perfect Go-To

If you’re looking for the perfect, prep-in-advance dessert, look no further than this homemade coffee pudding. Light and creamy, this sweet dessert is the perfect way to finish off a meal. To make it even more appetizing, the pudding can be prepped up to two days in advance – you’ll need a minimum of two hours to let it chill – and only calls for seven ingredients that you probably already have around the kitchen. Delicious enjoyed as is, this dessert can also be dressed up with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and even a light dusting of espresso powder to add extra flair and flavor. For the complete recipe, read on.

The 10-Minute Pudding

Thanks to its short ingredient list, this pudding is a quick and easy dessert option. Plus, with only 10 minutes of actual cooking time, the recipe is perfectly beginner friendly. The key factor? Don’t scald your milk. When it starts to boil, don’t be afraid to take it off the heat momentarily and continue whisking to keep it from scorching. When the mixture thickens and gives some resistance to stirring, you’re finished.

Looking for something even quicker? Try putting a twist on instant box pudding mix with the addition of coffee. Simply dissolve instant coffee granules in water, stir into the pudding once set, and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

• 2 cups whole milk

• 1 tbsp instant espresso

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Shaved dark chocolate, optional

• Whipped cream, optional

Directions

1. Mix cornstarch, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a 2-quart saucepan. Pour in milk gradually while whisking, ensuring the dry mixture is fully incorporated.

2. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes.

3. Once mixture thickens, remove saucepan from heat. Add espresso powder and vanilla and whisk until smooth.

4. Pour mixture into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, allowing the wrap to rest on the surface of the mix to prevent a film from forming. Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or up to two days.

5. To serve, spoon pudding into a glass. Top with whipped cream and shaved dark chocolate, if desired.

Recipe adapted from Food Network.