Description
Barefoot Contessa’s Grapenut Pudding brings nostalgic New England comfort to dessert tables with creamy custard and crunchy texture. Hearty and homemade, this sweet treat will transport you to charming coastal kitchens with its rich, satisfying warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- 2 cups (454g / 16 fluid ounces) milk
- 1 cup (227g / 8 fluid ounces) cream (half-and-half, light, whipping, or heavy cream)
- 3 large eggs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ⅓ to ½ cup (70g to 106g) light or dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
Texture and Seasoning Components:
- ¾ cup (85g) Grape-Nuts cereal
- ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 325°F (163°C) and positioning the rack in the middle. Thoroughly coat an 8-inch round cake pan (20.32 centimeters) with butter or non-stick cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a smooth liquid base by vigorously whisking together whole milk, heavy cream, large eggs, and pure vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Introduce dry components by gently folding Grape-Nuts cereal, dark brown sugar, and kosher salt into the liquid mixture. Stir comprehensively to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly integrated and no dry pockets remain.
- Transfer the complete pudding mixture into the prepared cake pan, using a spatula to spread evenly. Position the filled pan inside a larger roasting pan, then carefully pour warm water around the sides until it reaches approximately 3/4 of the way up the cake pan’s exterior.
- Carefully slide the water bath setup into the preheated oven. Bake for 55-65 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any wet batter clinging to it.
- Once baked, remove the pudding from the oven and water bath. Allow the dessert to rest and stabilize at room temperature for 20-30 minutes, which helps the texture set properly. For a chilled version, refrigerate after complete cooling.
Notes
- Elevate your dessert with a nostalgic twist using Grape-Nuts for an unexpected crunchy texture.
- Water bath method creates a luxuriously smooth pudding without any baking mishaps.
- Overnight chilling intensifies the pudding’s rich, comforting flavors for maximum deliciousness.
- Brown sugar infuses a deep caramel warmth that perfectly complements the toasty cereal notes.
- Room temperature ingredients guarantee a silky-smooth mixing process and consistent pudding base.
- Whip up this simple comfort dessert that celebrates classic home-style baking with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg