Easy Pineapple Pudding
A classy , delicious and easy dessert made with pineapple and condensed milk to celebrate any occasion and a great item for get-togethers.
Servings: 10
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tin condensed milk 14 0z can
- 4 tins milk Use the condensed milk can to measure the milk
- 4 tbsp sugar You could skip sugar as condensed milk is already sweet, add more if you like it sweeter
- 10 gm agar agar strips or 2 tsp agar agar powder or 1 packet gelatin (approx 7 gms) (agar agar preferred)
- ¼ cup water To mix the agar-agar
- 1 can pineapple crushed or use equivalent freshly chopped pineapple
- 5 -6 tbsp sugar (for pineapple )
Instructions
For the Pudding base
- In a heavy bottomed pan , mix the condensed milk and milk and bring to a boil for about 10 mins .Ensure it does not get burned.
- Add the sugar if using and mix well.
- Soak agar agar strips in water for about 15 minutes.
- In another pan, heat a quarter cup of water and add the soaked and drained agar agar strips
- Mix well and bring it to a boil until it forms a smooth paste , it may take about 10 minutes.
- Mix the agar-agar mixture with the milk and condensed milk that was set to boil.
- Strain into another container with a strainer to even out any agar agar pieces or particles and whisk well.
- Pour into a greased tray and let it cool down a little.
- Refrigerate, it should solidify in about 1 to 2 hours.
- Refrigerate and take out when ready to serve.
For the Pineapple preserve
- In a pan heat up the chopped fresh or canned crushed pineapple after removing the liquid base.
- Add sugar as desired and keep cooking till it comes together into a nice preserve like consistency.
Assembling the Pudding
- Cut out neat squares of the pudding carefully and transfer to a dessert bowl.
- Top with the pineapple preserve and serve.
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Notes
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- Soaking the agar agar strips in water before heating helps them loosen and form a smooth paste.
- If the agar mixture thickens as it heats, add a little extra water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Use a digital scale to measure 10 grams of agar agar strips. First, weigh the empty container, then weigh it again with the agar agar; the difference should be exactly 10 grams.
- Mix the condensed milk and milk mixture well before starting to heat up.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to boil the milk and stir continuously else the milk can get burned and spoil the taste.
- After mixing the agar agar into the milk mixture, strain it to remove any undissolved pieces, ensuring a smooth and homogeneous texture. You can also whisk the mixture thoroughly to help it blend evenly.
- Adding sugar to the milk mixture is optional, as the condensed milk is already sweet, but if you like it sweeter, add a few tablespoons of sugar.
- Feel free to add a little water to the pineapple sugar mixture if it doesn't cook thoroughly, and then reduce it to form the preserve.
- Use canned crushed pineapple if you are unable to get fresh pineapple.
Nutrition
Serving: 25g | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 0.2mg
