Purin - Recipe for the favorite pudding of anime and Japanese people

Japanese people love pudding, which in Japan they call purin (プリン) or in English pudding. Some people don’t know, but Japanese pudding is different from Brazilian pudding. In Japan, it has a different composition and is classified as flan here in Brazil.

The flavor is light and extremely addictive. You can understand why the Japanese enjoy this dessert so much. If you pay attention, in anime, characters usually buy ready-made puddings at konbinis (convenience stores) and eat them with the packaging upside down, with the caramel on the bottom.

In Japanese households, mothers also prefer to serve pudding in glass cups upside down. The difference with purin is that you don’t need condensed milk to firm up the cream. The combination of egg yolks and milk will make the cream thicken and the flavor won’t be as cloying as a traditional pudding in Brazil.

Purin Recipe – Japanese Pudding

Before you start, determine where you would like to make the purins. There are several options such as: jelly jars, pudding molds, small cheese molds, or ramekins (those white pots we see a lot in restaurants).

• Start by preheating the oven to 180ºC;
• Heat enough water for the water bath of the purins;

Making the Caramel  

• 200g of granulated or refined sugar;
• 100ml of water;

How to Make the Caramel: 

1. In a saucepan, mix the ingredients and cook over low heat until golden. Do not stir the mixture while it is on the heat;
2. Immediately transfer the caramel to the molds. Set aside;

Making the Purin

• 500 ml of milk;
• 4 egg yolks + 2 whole eggs;
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence;
• 120g of refined sugar;

How to Make the Purin: 

1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender and pour into the pots;
2. Cover the pots with aluminum foil (with the shiny side down);
3. Bake in a water bath with hot water for 1 hour, or until firm to the touch;
4. Let cool and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving;

I hope you enjoy this recipe. Have you had the chance to make a Japanese pudding? What do you think? We appreciate comments and shares.

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