Puddings & Custards

Three Ways to Create a Sugar Crust on Homemade Crème BrûléeSkills
Crème brûlée seems to be a dessert locked in step with Valentine’s Day: It’s classic, easy, and impressive. But what is crème brûlée without its crisp top of just-burnt sugar? Just custard, that’s what. Here are the three most common ways to melt sugar on crème brûlée, including one that’s newer to us. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar over the top of the custard, and shake the dish to distribute it evenly.
Faith Durand
The One Thing That Makes Any Egg Casserole *Much* BetterSkills
You don't even have to work harder for it!
Meghan Splawn
What’s the Difference Between Pudding and Mousse?Skills
When I think of smooth and creamy desserts, the first two things that come to mind are pudding and mousse. While they share similar characteristics, these creamy, no-bake desserts have a few differences. Do you know what sets pudding and mousse apart? Did you know that pudding wasn’t originally served as a dessert? Far from it, actually. Pudding was originally a savory dish, made by mixing processed meat with a binder, like eggs, grains, or butter, then steamed, baked, or boiled.
Kelli Foster
The Best Breads for French Toast and Bread PuddingsSkills
No matter which way you slice it, the key to a winning plate of French toast or a pan of bread pudding is the type of bread used to make these irresistible dishes. It’s the main ingredient, so here’s the inside scoop on what you need to know. There are a few expectations from the bread when it comes to French toast and bread pudding. In order to meet those, you have to pick the right bread for the job.
Kelli Foster
Why Didn’t My Panna Cotta Set?Skills
Q: I had the panna cotta divided into four Tupperware containers, and refrigerated everything for approximately six hours. The panna cotta did not set at all and I am curious if you have any idea what I may have done wrong. Sent by Zach Editor: Luckily we’ve got an expert on panna cotta to consult about these things; Faith wrote the book on it! In her lesson on how to make panna cotta she addresses what do to if your panna cotta doesn’t set.
Hali Bey Ramdene
Possets: The Simplest Custard Ever?Skills
We heard about a new kind of custard the other day. It’s called a posset, made from just cream, sugar, and whatever flavorings you might like. And it turns out that it’s not at all new! In fact, it’s one of the oldest versions of custard around. New or old, this sounds like the perfect dessert for us.We actually found two different versions of the posset. One version is a drink of hot milk curdled with wine or beer, served with spices and sometimes enriched with egg.
Emma Christensen