A Quick HistoryĪs you might have guessed, custard pudding originated in Europe and it is said that it was introduced to Japan in the early Meiji period (1868-1912) by the British. You can make the pudding with various methods, which I’ll cover later in the post. The best part? The bittersweet caramel complements and rounds out the velvety custard. Japanese purin will remind you of the custard part of crème brûlée, but with a more melt-in-your-mouth smoothness. The texture of this cold custard dessert is silky and smooth, and it’s just firm enough to stand on its own, yet it jiggles when you shake it. Purin (プリン) is a custard dessert made from eggs, milk, and sugar, and covered with a thin layer of rich caramel sauce on top. It’s basically a Japanese take on crème caramel, also known as flan, custard pudding, or caramel pudding.

5 Tips to Make A Silky and Smooth Purin.

How to Make Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding).

It requires only 4 simple ingredients and you’ll find my best tips here.

The good news is it’s really easy to make Japanese custard pudding at home. We even have a cartoon character that shares the name Pom Pom Purin to celebrate our adoration for the sweet treat! Almost every Japanese person would tell you that we grew up eating purin as an afternoon snack or dessert after a meal. Today’s recipe– Purin (プリン) aka Japanese pudding-is one of the most famous childhood desserts in Japan.

Okay, I was being wax lyrical about a dessert, but the love is deep and real. You are just the perfect dessert to make every kid (and adult alike) the happiest person on the planet.

And I could never resist your deep bittersweet caramel topping. You are deliciously smooth, creamy, silky, and rich. I’ll show you my best tips to make the foolproof caramel sauce and a smooth, silky, and creamy custard. It’s a Japanese take on crème caramel-also known as flan, custard pudding, or caramel pudding. Made with a few basic ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar, Purin is a popular Japanese custard dessert topped with a deliciously bittersweet caramel sauce.

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