Purin: A Japanese Custard Pudding
A purin, a flan-like cold custard dessert from Japan, offers a basic yet silky, creamy, rich, and smooth chilled treat.
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Instructions
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Butter individual pudding molds.
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Heat 2 tablespoons water with 6 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan, simmering until browned; thin with 1 tablespoon warm water, then pour into the prepared molds.
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Heat milk to 140 F, dissolve 2/3 cup sugar, and stir in vanilla extract.
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Lightly beat eggs, then gradually whisk in the warm milk mixture.
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Strain the egg mixture and remove any surface bubbles.
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Pour the strained egg mixture over the caramel in the molds.
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Place molds in a steamer, and steam on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes until set.
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Cool the purin, then remove from molds and serve.