ROOT BEER PUDDING

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Provided by Malcolm Livingston II

Categories     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Cashew     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Root Beer Pudding:
1 cup root beer candies (about 14 candies total)*
2 tablespoons nonfat milk powder*
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2/3 cup root beer soda
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large egg yolks
For the Smoked Cashew Nougatine:
Nonstick vegetable-oil spray
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup glucose syrup*
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
7 ounces raw or roasted unsalted cashews
1/2 teaspoon smoked or kosher salt
For the whipped cream:
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
Equipment: Commercial blender, such as a Vitamix Vita-Prep; Robot Coupe or food processor; heatproof rubber spatula; large rimmed baking sheet; nonstick baking mat, such as a Silpat; stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; 4 chilled glasses for serving

Steps:

  • Make the Root Beer Pudding:
  • In a commercial blender, grind 1/2 cup root beer candies, the milk powder, cornstarch, and salt into a powder.
  • In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, bring the whole milk and root beer soda to a simmer. Carefully add the hot mixture to the powder in the blender, and with the blender on low, process for 1 minute. Add the butter and egg yolks, then gradually increase the blender speed to high and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Carefully pour the hot pudding back into the medium saucepan, place over moderate heat, and cook, whisking vigorously, until it comes to a simmer. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the pudding is very thick, about 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding and refrigerate at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: The pudding can be prepared ahead and kept, covered in the refrigerator, up to 2 days.
  • Make the Smoked Cashew Nougatine:
  • Spray a heatproof rubber spatula with nonstick vegetable oil spray and have ready. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or spray with nonstick vegetable oil spray.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the sugar, glucose syrup, and water to a simmer. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally but not stirring, until the mixture turns a medium-dark caramel color, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, cashews, and salt and use the sprayed rubber spatula to stir the mixture until the cashews are completely covered in caramel.
  • Carefully pour the nougatine onto the prepared baking sheet, and use the rubber spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer. Set aside to cool and harden, about 30 minutes. Once the nougatine is completely cool, use your hands to break it into small pieces then transfer to a Robot Coupe or food processor, and grind into a coarse powder. DO AHEAD: Nougatine can be made ahead and kept, in an airtight container at room temperature, for 1 week.
  • For the whipped cream:
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream and sugar until medium peaks form.
  • To serve:
  • Place the remaining 1/2 cup root beer candies in a resealable plastic bag and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to crush them into small pieces.
  • Divide the chilled pudding among 4 chilled glasses. Dollop each pudding with whipped cream and garnish with the crushed cashew nougatine and root beer candy pieces.

Md Sabit
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover root beer. It's also a fun and easy dessert to make with kids.


Kevin Osaile
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I'm always looking for new and interesting dessert recipes, and this root beer pudding definitely fits the bill. It's unique and delicious!


Jocelyn Harris
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I made this pudding for my kids and they loved it! They even asked for seconds.


Ziad Mohamed
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This pudding is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Ephnolia Tshepiso Motlhabane
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I've never had root beer pudding before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It's delicious!


Veline Awinja
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This recipe is a fail. The pudding never thickened, even after I cooked it for twice as long as the recipe said.


Ajid Ullah
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This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


RR Rana
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I'm not a huge fan of root beer, but this pudding was surprisingly good! I would definitely make it again.


Zeina Khaled
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pudding was way too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


simon maloma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great.


Hdhd HD
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I was skeptical at first, but this pudding is actually really good! The root beer flavor is subtle but definitely there.


md reyad hassan
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This root beer pudding was a huge hit at our family gathering! It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly.