"So, ditch the predictable and embrace the dual-toned delight. This Milk Pudding with a Red Layer is more than just a dessert – it's an invitation to play with flavors, textures, and culinary creativity. Let your imagination run wild, whip up a masterpiece, and watch as your guests gasp in awe with every spoonful. The adventure begins now!"
Ingredients:
For White Layer:
- 1 tbsp agar powder
- ¼ cup water
- 3 cups (750ml) liquid milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
For Red Layer:
- ½ tbsp agar powder
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups (500ml) water
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp red food color
White Layer:
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp agar powder with ¼ cup of water. Ensure the agar powder is well dissolved. Set this mixture aside.
- In a saucepan, combine 3 cups (750ml) of liquid milk, ½ cup of sugar, and ¼ tsp of vanilla extract.
- Heat the milk mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Stir continuously to dissolve the sugar.
- Once boiling, pour in the prepared agar mixture. Continue stirring to ensure the agar dissolves completely in the milk. This step helps in setting the white layer.
- Once the agar is fully dissolved, remove the mixture from heat.
- Pour the white agar-milk mixture into a heat-proof glass mold, spreading it evenly. Allow it to cool down a bit.
- Place the mold in the fridge and let it set for approximately 30 minutes.
Red Layer:
- In another small bowl, mix ½ tbsp agar powder with ¼ cup of water. Ensure the agar powder is well dissolved. Set this mixture aside.
- In a separate saucepan, combine 2 cups (500ml) of water, ½ cup of sugar, and ½ tsp of lemon juice.
- Heat the water mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar completely dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Add ¼ tsp of red food color to the boiling mixture and stir well.
- Pour in the prepared agar mixture and continue stirring until the agar is fully dissolved.
- To create the layered effect, carefully pull up the partially set white layer from the fridge.
- Pour the red agar mixture over the white layer, ensuring it covers all sides and forms a smooth surface.
- Allow the layered mixture to cool down a bit at room temperature, then place it back in the fridge for an additional 30 minutes to set completely.
Final Steps:
- Once both layers are set, remove the glass mold from the fridge.
- Carefully cut the Agar Milk Pudding into desired pieces.
- Serve the Agar Milk Pudding chilled, showcasing the beautiful contrast between the white and red layers.
- Enjoy this delightful and visually appealing dessert that combines the creamy goodness of milk with the refreshing taste of red agar.
