Silky smooth, rich, and crowned with golden caramel, this Classic Brazilian Pudim is a beloved dessert made with just a few simple ingredients. It’s the perfect balance of creamy custard and sweet, glossy syrup — and it melts in your mouth with every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Made with just 3 base ingredients plus optional vanilla
Traditional Brazilian comfort dessert
Easy to make ahead and serve chilled
Stunning presentation straight from the mold

Ingredients

For the Caramel:

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
½ cup (120 ml) water

For the Custard:

1 can (395 g) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (480 ml) whole milk
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

‍ Instructions

Prepare the Caramel:

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
Let it simmer without stirring for about 8–10 minutes, until it turns golden amber.
Immediately pour the caramel into a bundt pan or pudding mold, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
⚠️ Caution: Caramel is extremely hot. Handle with care.
Set aside to cool and slightly harden.

Prepare the Custard:

In a blender, combine sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla (if using).
Blend until smooth and well mixed — about 1 minute.
Pour the custard into the cooled, caramel-lined mold.

Bake the Pudim:

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Place the mold inside a larger roasting pan.
Carefully pour hot water into the larger pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the mold — this is your banho-maria (water bath).
Bake for about 1 hour, or until the custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
Remove from the oven and cool completely at room temperature.

Chill & Unmold:

Refrigerate the pudim for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
To unmold, run a thin knife around the edges, then invert onto a serving plate.
Spoon any remaining caramel over the top.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Chill Time: 4+ hours
Total Time: 5+ hours

Nutrition (Per Slice – Approx.)

Calories: 250
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 6g
Sugar: 34g

Tips & Variations

Don’t stir the caramel once it starts boiling — it may crystallize.
For a deeper flavor, add a splash of dark rum or orange zest to the custard.
Use a fine mesh strainer when pouring the custard for a super smooth texture.

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Author: Douaa
Total Time: 6–8 hours (with chilling)
Yield: 8–10

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Description

Velvety, creamy, and crowned with a golden caramel glaze, this traditional Brazilian Pudim is a timeless dessert made with just a handful of ingredients. A smooth baked custard using sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and eggs — it’s the perfect make-ahead treat for holidays, parties, or indulgent weekends.