Homemade dulce de leche pudding with a hint of coffee. Creamy and so easy to make.
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. And some of us are getting ready to make something special for our loved ones.
So what's your plan? Do you make a whole meal? maybe a gift? I just focus on the dessert 😊
This from scratch pudding is so easy to make, you won't be going back to store-bought ones.
The recipe for today was inspired by my two friends who moved to Paraguay less than a year ago.
Coming from a country where almost everything is pre-made or ready to eat.
Homemade pudding
Yes. Homemade pudding is one of those desserts that is so easy to make at home, you won't be going back to store-bought ones.
The ingredients for making pudding at home, are very similar to those used for making flan. Eggs, milk
But unlike flan, pudding is cooked in a saucepan, on a hob. It takes very little time to cook it and the consistency is softer, but creamy at the same time. More like a custard.
Dulce de leche pudding
And because we can't just make vanilla pudding, that'll be too boring, we are adding dulce de leche and some coffee.
Yes! those two go amazingly well together 😋
Dulce de leche is similar to caramel, but with a firmer consistency. It's very popular here in South America and a lot of the desserts have it.
Coffee, I used instant coffee. If you don't have it, use 1 tablespoon of brewed coffee.
This dulce de leche is amazing by its own. But because I'm making it for a special occasion, I added an oreo base and then topped it with some whipped cream and more dulce de leche.
Homemade pudding for two
This homemade pudding serves two portions. But who says you only need two portions? double the recipe and save the rest for the next day.
Enjoy your pudding!
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Homemade Dulce de Leche Pudding
Ingredients
Pudding:
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup milk cream
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Base:
- 6 Oreos
Topping:
- If desired, whipped cream
- 2 teaspoons dulce de leche
Instructions
- Pudding: In a medium saucepan, add all the ingredients for the pudding and mix well so the yolk breaks.
- Cook on medium heat and stir constantly.
- Once it starts to boil, lower the heat and cook 2 more minutes. Stirring all the time so the pudding doesn't stick to the pan.
- Remove saucepan from the heat and allow to cool at room temperature.
- Base: Crush or cut Oreos into little pieces and add them to two glasses.
- Once the pudding is cold or still a little bit warm, pour it into the glasses.
- Garnish with some whipped cream and drizzle dulce de leche.
- Store in the refrigerator for 2 hours and serve.
Notes
I'm sharing this recipe at Fiesta Friday, hosted by Angie and her co-host this week is Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook
Carolyn
Any idea how long this might keep in the fridge? I am thinking of making it 4-5 days prior to eating. Do you think it will keep okay?
Lizet
Yes, up to 5 days. But if you are adding whipped cream, add it before serving.
Alison
This turned out so creamy and delicious! Thank you for the recipe!
Lizet
I'm glad you liked it 😊
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!
Lizet
👏👏👏
Andrea Metlika
Oh my does this sound amazing. I can't wait to make this. I'll definitely be doubling the recipe.
Heidy
This Homemade Dulce de Leche Pudding was out of this world good! I really enjoyed the flavor and my sweet tooth was happy! I will be making this again soon!
Lizet
I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
Noelle
I had never made this at home before, great recipe! So delicious
Harriet
I want to make this recipe a day or two in advance, would it be okay to do this?
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes, Harriet. It keeps well in the fridge. Add the whipped cream right before serving.
Lesli Schwartz
Wow! This delicious dessert sure does come together quickly! Can't wait to try this one!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Let me know how you like it Lesli!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
OH my! I bet this tastes so rich and creamy! I love Dulce De Leche and can't wait to try your pudding.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
I hope you like it Julie!
Beth Neels
This looks so decadent! My Valentine will love this! I have always been intimidated of making dulce de leche! This sounds so easy! Right up my alley!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Beth! I hope you give it a try!
Susan
Oooh! I love the hint of coffee. This sounds decadent!! Perfect timing for Valentines Day dessert. Thank you!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks Susan! I add coffee to a lot of my desserts 🙂
Patty
Absolutely love this dessert, it sounds easy to make and I so love dulce de leche! Can't wait to make it, I just hope I can find store bought dulce, thanks for the recipe!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
I hope you can find it Patty! it makes the whole process a lot easier.
Rita
What a unique pudding!
Happy Valentine's Day Lizet ! Sharing and Pinning.
Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks for sharing Rita! And happy Valentine's Day!
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook
Lizet, this pudding is something that I could eat everyday!! Dulce de Leche, Oreos and coffee?? Whoa!! I need to try this one! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Thanks for coming by Jhuls! I hope you try this pudding 🙂
Kat @ Kat's 9 Lives
My train of thought while reading this post:
1. Wow! Dulce de leche pudding sounds delicious!
2. Wait. It has coffee too?! That's genius!
3. SHE ADDED OREOS!!!!! This is the best idea ever!
Lizet Flores de Bowen
Yes. My favorite ingredients 😆
I'm glad I'm not the only one. 🙂