Asen1940
Novice Foodie
Kazandibi is a unique dessert with a textural contrast: a creamy milk pudding base with a caramelized sugar crust on top. Traditionally cooked in a clay pot, it offers a warm and comforting treat with a hint of burnt sugar flavor.
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- For the Kazandibi:
- 4 cups whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and a little bit of cold milk to make a slurry. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the milk mixture in the saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens and starts to bubble. Continue whisking for another minute to ensure no lumps form.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, making sure to fully incorporate each egg before adding the next.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the pudding thickens further and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot pudding mixture into a shallow, heatproof dish (traditionally a clay pot) that can be used on the stovetop.
- Increase the heat to medium and carefully tilt the pan to coat the bottom evenly with the pudding. Let the pudding cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom starts to caramelize and turn golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Once caramelized, remove the pan from the heat. The top will be solid and caramelized, while the bottom will remain creamy.
- Let the Kazandibi cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
- To serve, cut the Kazandibi into squares and scoop out a portion, ensuring you get both the creamy pudding and the caramelized top. Enjoy!