Pudding kuchen is one of the most popular dessert recipes in Germany. And today I am going to share my take on this classic recipe with a few Asian twists. Here’s how to make my wunderbar pudding kuchen. First, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan with butter or cooking spray. For the crust, you will need: - 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature - 1/3 cup granulated sugar - 1 egg yolk - 1/4 teaspoon salt In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and beat until well combined. Gradually add the flour and salt and mix until the dough comes together. Press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared cake pan. Use a fork to prick the crust all over. Bake for 15 minutes, until the crust is lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. For the pudding filling, you will need: - 2/3 cup granulated sugar - 1/4 cup cornstarch - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 4 egg yolks - 3 cups whole milk - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Add the egg yolks and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is completely combined. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk constantly until the pudding thickens and comes to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the pudding into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the pudding is set. When the pudding kuchen is chilled and set, it’s time to decorate. Here are a few twists to make it Asian-style: For the toppings, you will need: - 1 cup of fresh mango, sliced - 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves - 1 cup of sweetened coconut flakes First, place the sliced mango on top of the pudding filling in a circular pattern. Then sprinkle the sweetened coconut flakes over the mango slices. Finally, garnish the pudding kuchen with fresh mint leaves for a burst of flavor and an Asian twist. Now sit back and enjoy your Asian-inspired pudding kuchen. It’s a perfect dessert for any occasion!
