Here’s a classic baked milk pudding—creamy, lightly sweet, and very simple to make with basic ingredients.
🍮 Baked Milk Pudding (Custard-Style)
🧾 Ingredients
- 2½ cups milk
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for firmer texture)
- Pinch of salt
🍯 Optional topping
- Caramel sauce (for base or drizzle)
- Cinnamon or nutmeg
- Fresh fruit
🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Set to 160°C (320°F).
2. Prepare caramel (optional but classic)
- Melt 2–3 tbsp sugar in a pan until golden
- Pour into baking dish and swirl to coat bottom
(Skip if you want plain pudding)
3. Mix custard
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth
- Add milk, vanilla, salt, and cornstarch
- Whisk gently (don’t create too many bubbles)
4. Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared dish
- Place dish in a larger tray filled halfway with hot water (water bath)
- Bake for 40–55 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center
5. Cool
- Let it cool at room temperature
- Chill in fridge for at least 2–3 hours
🍮 Tips for perfect pudding
- Don’t overbake—it should stay creamy
- Use warm milk for smoother texture
- Water bath prevents cracks and rubbery texture
🍽️ Result
You get a silky, soft baked milk pudding with a custard-like texture—light, comforting, and perfect for dessert.
🌿 Variations
- 🍫 Add cocoa powder for chocolate pudding
- 🍋 Add lemon zest for citrus flavor
- 🥥 Replace part of milk with coconut milk for tropical taste
If you want, I can also give you a no-oven stovetop version or a Japanese-style fluffy milk pudding.
