This coffee caramel pudding is what happens when espresso meets silky-smooth indulgence. It’s creamy, rich, and dangerously addictive with the perfect balance of bitter coffee and sweet caramel. Each spoonful melts in your mouth, delivering a bold coffee kick with a buttery caramel swirl. It’s basically a latte disguised as dessert, but without the judgmental barista. Whether you need a sophisticated dessert or just want an excuse to eat caramel by the spoonful, this one’s got you covered. Just try not to lick the bowl in public—or do, no one’s judging.
Coffee Caramel Pudding
A creamy, coffee-infused caramel pudding that makes instant pudding look like an absolute joke.
Ingredients
For the Caramel:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For the Pudding:
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the Caramel:
- Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
- Carefully whisk in cream, butter, and salt (expect drama—hot caramel bubbles).
- Set aside to cool slightly.
Make the Pudding:
- Whisk milk, cream, brown sugar, cornstarch, and espresso powder in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in egg yolks to avoid scrambled egg disaster.
- Stir in vanilla and caramel sauce, mixing until smooth.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for the silkiest texture.
- Pour into ramekins, cover, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~320
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 2%
- Potassium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Phosphorus: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Chill overnight for a firmer pudding (if you have superhuman patience).
- Use dark roast espresso powder for a bolder flavor.
- Top with whipped cream because life is too short for plain pudding.
- Drizzle extra caramel—because no one ever says, “That’s too much caramel.”
