Turkish Coffee Pudding Recipe

Indulge in this exotic Turkish Coffee Pudding, a creamy and dreamy dessert infused with the aromatic warmth of cardamom and rich espresso. This elegant treat requires a bit of chilling time (about 5 hours), but the wait is well worth it! Impress your guests with this sophisticated, easy-to-follow recipe inspired by Bon Appétit's Every Night Cooking (February 2006).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 320 mins
Calories 421.6 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Turkish Coffee Pudding

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How to Make Turkish Coffee Pudding

  1. In a heavy small saucepan, combine 1 ¾ cups (420ml) heavy cream, 2 tablespoons (12g) kahla (Turkish coffee powder), 2 tablespoons (10g) espresso powder, and 1 scant teaspoon (1g) ground cardamom.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large egg yolks and 2 tablespoons (20g) packed light brown sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
  4. Gradually whisk the hot cream mixture into the yolk mixture, whisking constantly to temper the yolks and prevent scrambling.
  5. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan.
  6. Stir over medium-low heat, scraping the bottom frequently, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
  7. Strain the pudding through a fine-mesh sieve into a 2-cup (475ml) measuring cup to remove any lumps.
  8. Divide the pudding evenly among 6 demitasse cups or small serving dishes.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours, or until completely set.
  10. While the pudding chills, whip ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream in a medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
  11. Gently fold in 1 tablespoon (6g) kahla (Turkish coffee powder).
  12. Top each chilled pudding with a dollop of whipped cream.
  13. Sprinkle with a dusting of additional espresso powder and cardamom for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

108g

Carbs

6g