Turkish Coffee Pudding

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 12

Enjoy the unique taste of Turkish Coffee Pudding with this easy recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

4 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 1/4 cups heavy cream , divided
	3 tablespoons Kahlua or 3 tablespoons other coffee liqueur
	2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
	1 teaspoon ground cardamom
	4 large egg yolks
	1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
	ground cardamom ( to garnish )
	espresso powder ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

517

Sugar

28g

Fat

50g

Turkish Coffee Pudding is a creamy, coffee-flavored dessert that originated in Turkey but has become popular around the world. This rich and indulgent pudding is made with heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and instant espresso powder, and is flavored with fragrant cardamom. The result is a smooth and creamy pudding with a bold coffee flavor that is perfect for coffee lovers. Enjoy this dessert with a cup of coffee or tea for a satisfying after-dinner treat.

Instructions

1.	In a small saucepan, heat 2 cups of heavy cream with Kahlua over medium heat.
2.	Add espresso powder and cardamom and whisk well, then bring to a light simmer.
3.	In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and brown sugar until well combined.
4.	Gradually pour hot cream mixture over egg mixture, whisking constantly until smooth.
5.	Strain the mixture and divide it into 6 serving dishes or ramekins.
6.	Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the pudding sets.
7.	Whip 1/4 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form and serve it with the pudding.
8.	Garnish with ground cardamom and espresso powder.

PROS

Turkish Coffee Pudding is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the rich flavor of coffee with creamy pudding.

This recipe is easy to follow and can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat due to its heavy cream content, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may find the combination of coffee and pudding flavors to be unusual.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it contains antioxidants from coffee that may help fight inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Cardamom, another ingredient in this recipe, has been linked to improving digestion and reducing blood pressure.