Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　45 min

　　Fans of milky coffee will go crazy for these softly set little coffee puddings adorned with whipped cream. Use decaffeinated instant coffee granules if you will be serving them to children or caffeine-wary adults.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

　　2 cups whole milk

　　3 tablespoons instant coffee granules

　　2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoon cornstarch

　　1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar, divided

　　1/2 cup heavy cream

　　1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

　　Cinnamon for sprinkling

　　Equipment: 4 (4-to 5-ounces) cups or ramekins

　　

Step 1

Whisk together milk, coffee granules, cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, and a small pinch of salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to a metal bowl set in an ice bath and cool, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Pour into cups or ramekins and chill, uncovered, 20 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Beat cream with vanilla and remaining 2 tablespoon sugar using an electric mixer just until soft peaks form. Spoon whipped cream onto puddings and dust cream lightly with cinnamon.