Orange Pekoe Pudding Cups

Impress guests at your next party by serving this effortless and delicious pudding that uses our Orange Pekoe Tea.

Preparation time: 12 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) 2% milk
• 2 Orange Pekoe Tea tea bags
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) cornstarch
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
• Lightly sweetened whipped cream

Directions

1. Combine 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) milk and tea bags in a saucepan and set over medium heat.
2. Heat and stir, for 5 minutes or until steaming and fragrant. Squeeze and discard the tea bags.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
4. Meanwhile, blend the remaining milk with the sugar and cornstarch.
5. Stir into the hot milk.
6. Heat and stir, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7. Whisk a little of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk.
8. Whisk the egg mixture back into the hot milk.
9. Cook and whisk constantly, for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
10. Whisk in the butter and vanilla.
11. Pour the pudding into 4 teacups.
12. Cool to room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill until set.
13. Top with whipped cream.

Tips

• Double this recipe to serve a larger group. You can also use espresso-sized cups for a portion-controlled treat.
• Unsweetened almond milk can be substituted for cow’s milk. For a vegan option, you can also omit the egg yolk and butter.
• The pudding can be prepared up to 1 day in advance.

Nutrition

Per serving: 259 calories, 7 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 71 mg cholesterol, 115 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrates, 0 g fibre, 33 g sugars, 7 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin D. Good source of calcium.