Split-Level Pudding -Tuesday’s With Dorie
6 Oct
Yes, it is Tuesday. (Getting closer to Wednesday by the minute) I can’t think of a more comforting and simple sweet finish to a meal than pudding. (maybe a close cousin in the family, home made ice cream) However, this is a duo that every palate can enjoy. Chocolate ganache on the lower level and vanilla pudding on the top level. Kind of like a split level home. In this case the ganache provides a more substantial foundation for the pudding and thats a good idea because it can hold up the rest of the pudding, vanilla that is. My persoanl interpretation of this recipe was to use a Tahitian vanillia bean in place of the extract. It makes it more interesting with the beautiful floral vanilla aroma from the caviar of the bean.
Other than the chilling time required for the pudding to set up, this concoction can be constructed in a very short time. Generally most of the ingredients would be on hand in most kitchens. So no extra fuss.
Garrett of The Flavor of Vanilla selected a most appropriate flavor pairing with his blog name, don’t you think? Thanks Garrett, I was really surprised with this recipe. I almost set it aside and then one of my Twitter friends, Tracey of Tracey’s Culinary Adventures, helped nudge me along and we both made it together. A neat little Twitter trick.
I’ve enjoyed baking along with all the Tuesdays With Dorie baking group and this selection is from Dorie Greenspans book, Baking From My Home to Yours. Its a lot of fun and Dorie is a good teacher. Of course we are all good little students, isn’t that right Dorie?
Wow!! Yours worked. Mine failed horribly. But…
did taste good. Looks great.
Cute post.
Your pudding looks fantastic! I love the color of that orange dish the ramekin is sitting on. Great idea to use the vanilla bean. I don’t have any around my house and I really need to get some soon because they’re so much fun to use
Glad we got to make this together via Twitter! To be honest, I probably would have backed out if you hadn’t expressed interest in making it too!
Sounds like you had fun making the pudding, it looks great! I used a vanilla bean too, they really add a nice depth of flavor.
Agreed. Dorie is a good teacher. She doesn’t leave anything out. Glad your pudding was good!
Sounds good, Amy. I like the idea of using vanilla bean. I love the Tahitian one. I used vanilla sugar for mine, along with the extract. I think I have a mix of Tahitian and Bourbon used beans tucked into the sugar–it’s tasty.
Vanilla bean pudding! so good. love the colorful plate too
Dorie is the best teacher! I love her instructions! And I loved this dessert – I’m glad you did too!
Nice choice with the vanilla bean. This was easy but mine was runny
Glad this turned out so well for you!
i like that you used a bean– gives it that extra something!
Wow, totally impressed that you used a Tahitian vanilla bean instead of the extract! Takes a bit more time and effort but sounds like it really paid off for you! Looks great! =)
I think I only have two beans left or I would have used one for this. Your pudding looks fantastic.
I think vanilla beans would be lovely in this, too. I don’t have much of a choice about which beans to buy, but I’d love to experiment sometime.
I loved how quick and easy this was to put together, and you’re right, it was a very homey, comforting dessert. I think I’ll make it again but play around a bit more.
Amy Ruth you have done it again. . perfect pudding. I hope you are having a wonderful week and getting excited with my favorite holidays coming up! I’m like a five year old on Halloween – can’t wait to find a costume! I guess my inner child comes out . . .
Hi Amy, Thanks for paying me a visit. Do you miss Texas? Where does one buy Tahitian vanilla beans? Is that the normal kind you see in any grocery story?
Hi Amy Ruth,
Good choice regarding the vanilla bean. The tiny vanilla bean specks always make the dessert look so much prettier and more special!
ps: cute profile pic!
Amy Ruth – I think the “split” level is in the decisions. You either loved it, or didn’t!
Well done this week – I agree, if something doesn’t turn out – it’s not a failure – but a terrific learning experience (I tell myself, as I clean up the mess). Here’s to a crumb muffin!
hey amy! I love your new profile pic, it is so cute! glad you enjoyed this pudding; I did too
Your pudding looks lovely. I love vanilla bean specks because it shows you used the good stuff!
what a beautiful plate! and what great pudding to put on top of it