Blancmange

Engrossed's Note:

The simplest of puddings & most healthful. Elegant served with blackberries &/or syrup. Eaten in the classic novel "Little Women".

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar or 4 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla, clear if possible
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix the cornstarch, sugar, and salt with 1/4 cup of cold milk.
2. In a small pot, heat the remaining milk over low heat (Do not boil!).
3. While whisking, slowly add the cold milk mixture to the heated milk, stirring constantly, in a heavy bottomed pan or a double boiler.
4. Continue to cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 15 minutes until the raw taste of the cornstarch disappears and it thickens. (Do not boil!). It will thicken all at once at the end of the cooking time.
5. Let cool, then add the vanilla.
6. Cover and chill.
7. For Chocolate Blancmange, when you heat the milk, add 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate and stir until smooth.
8. Can pour into decorative 1/4-1/2 cup dishes.

Reviews

[Sara 76]

This was so good! I haven't had blancmange since I made it in high school..more than 20 years ago! I made the chocolate version, and used dark chocolate melts. The kids loved it, as did my husband. I am going to make this again, and again! [Made for the Pick A Book Title Challenge}

[Miriam B]

Fantastic. Easy to make and tastes great.

[puppitypup]

This was delicious! I layered it with boyzenberries, what a treat! I will definitely be making this again. Made for Bevy Tag, please see my rating system as I rate tougher than most.