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    Coffee Custard for a Light Dessert, Parfait Layer, or Trifle Crema

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    By Alisa Fleming on October 8, 2022 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Many years ago, Nancy Diana submitted this dairy-free coffee custard recipe for one of our recipe contests. Unlike most other submissions, which were specifically created for the contest, Nancy leaned on an old favorite that she’s enjoyed for quite some time. Today, we’re updating her classic stove top recipe with some more notes and options.

    Dairy-Free Coffee Custard Recipe for a Light Dessert, Parfait Layer, or Trifle Crema - like a vanilla cappuccino or mocha dessert!

    Coffee Custard for a Light Dessert, Parfait Layer, or Trifle Crema

    Nancy says, “this pudding is such a simple dessert low in calories and is a great pick me up on it’s own, but I make large batches and use it in trifles too. I actually used it to make Halloween parfaits.”

    Take note that Nancy does not add sweetener, so you have to use a milk beverage that is sweetened. Use vanilla for a cappuccino vibe or chocolate for a mocha custard. If you’re like me, and only stock unsweetened milk beverage (or you want a sweeter coffee custard) you can add some sweetener before you start cooking. Think about how much you might add to make your favorite dessert-worthy latte.

    Dairy-Free Coffee Custard Recipe for a Light Dessert, Parfait Layer, or Trifle Crema - like a vanilla cappuccino or mocha dessert!

    Special Diet Notes: Coffee Custard

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, optionally nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and vegetarian. Just be sure to choose the vanilla milk beverage that suits your dietary needs.

    For gluten-free and dairy-free coffee custard, use your favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour for thickening. In a pinch, you can substitute 2 teaspoons of non-GMO cornstarch instead. If using starch, reserve 1/4 cup of the milk beverage, and whisk the starch into it. After the mixture has been bubbling for a couple of minutes, whisk in the milky-starch mixture. Cook, while whisking, for just 2 to 3 more minutes. Let the custard cool completely before covering and refrigerating. If you cover it while still steaming, it can cause the starch to break down.

    Dairy-Free Coffee Custard
     
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    Prep time
    2 mins
    Cook time
    8 mins
    Total time
    10 mins
     
    If you want a fancier name, Nancy likes to call this dish "Café au Lait Crema." We also like the ring of cappuccino custard. Whatever you call it, this pudding is bound to bring a smile to any latte lover. Please note that the Prep time is hands-on time only. This is a great make ahead recipe since the custard need some time to chill.
    Author: Nancy Diana
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 2 servings
    Ingredients
    • 1 cup dairy-free vanilla almond milk or coconut milk beverage (a sweetened version)
    • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    Instructions
    1. In a small pot, whisk together the milk beverage, egg, flour, coffee, and vanilla.
    2. Place the pot over medium-high heat and cook, while whisking, until the mixture begins to thicken and is smooth, about 5 to 8 minutes.
    3. If there are any lumps, you can press the custard through a fine mesh sieve.
    4. Pour the custard into two serving dishes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for an hour or more.
    5. This dairy-free coffee custard can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
    Notes
    Sweetener Note: This recipe is sweetened purely from the milk beverage. If you want a sweeter finish, you can stir in a little sugar, or your favorite coffee sweetener, before cooking.

    Mocha Option: Substitute sweetened dairy-free chocolate milk beverage for the vanilla milk beverage.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: about ½ cup Calories: 100 Fat: 3.8g Saturated fat: .8g Carbohydrates: 11.2g Sugar: 7g Sodium: 111mg Fiber: .6g Protein: 4.3g
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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