Make @ home – Chai Latte Pudding

We found this fantastic recipe for Chai Latte Pudding that we just had to share with you!

Decades of mediocre mass-produced boxed pudding have led us to beleive that this dessert is difficult and time consuming to prepare from scratch. Not true! This version takes the flavor of a chai latte and combines it with the smooth richness of homemade pudding. Most chai lattes use black tea, but green tea’s mellow flavor allows you to taste the spices and tea in harmony. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup loose green tea (CLICK HERE to view our range of Green Teas!)
2 star anise pods, smashed
1 tablespoon whole mace or 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, smashed
4 whole cloves, smashed
4 cardamom pods, smashed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
3 large egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:
Put 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, tea, spices and orange zest into a nonreactive saucepan. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat, cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1/2 cup of milk, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks and vanilla in a bowl. Strain the milk mixture, then gradually whisk the hot milk into the egg mixture. Return to the saucepan and cook over medium-high heat whisking constantly until the pudding comes to a full boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and continue whisking until thick, about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour into cups, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Shown in the picture topped with fresh whipped cream and dusted with cinnamon. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe & image courtesy of: drinkgreenteaforhealth.com