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Simple Hojicha Pudding with Chocolate Shavings

A glass of creamy Hojicha pudding topped generously with dark chocolate shavings.
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Make this sophisticated, low-caffeine Hojicha pudding for a warm and earthy evening treat. It is simple to prepare and perfect for sensory grounding after a long day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Hojicha powder
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 packet (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • Chocolate, for shaving

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is steaming, but do not boil.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the Hojicha powder until smooth. Whisk the powder into the warm milk mixture until fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly temper the yolks by whisking in about 1/2 cup of the warm milk mixture into the yolks. Then, pour the tempered yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk.
  4. Cook the custard over low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of the spatula (about 170°F). Do not let it boil.
  5. While the custard cooks, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the custard from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and the bloomed gelatin until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
  7. Pour the pudding mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps.
  8. Divide the pudding into four small serving ramekins or glasses. Cover each with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
  10. Before serving, grate or shave dark chocolate over the top of each Hojicha dessert.

Notes

  • For a stronger roasted green tea flavor, steep 1 tablespoon of loose Hojicha leaves in the milk mixture for 10 minutes before straining and proceeding with the recipe.
  • If you do not have Hojicha powder, you can substitute with finely ground high-quality matcha, though the flavor profile will change from nutty to grassy.
  • This recipe makes a wonderful low-caffeine evening snack.

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Find it online: https://purecookingjoy.com/hojicha-pudding-with-chocolate-shavings/

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