Ingredients
3 cups (700ml) whole milk
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packets of digestive or graham crackers (or any plain biscuits you prefer)
1/4 cup butter (optional, for extra richness)
Crushed biscuits or graham crackers (for topping)
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Creamy Custard Base
In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, sweetened condensed milk, and cornstarch. Whisk them together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved, ensuring no lumps remain. This mixture will form the base of the pudding.
Turn on the heat to medium and stir the mixture continuously. As it heats up, the mixture will thicken. This usually takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Once the pudding thickens to a creamy, custard-like consistency, remove it from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract for a touch of flavor and richness. If you prefer a slightly richer custard, add the butter at this point and stir until melted.
Step 2: Layer the Biscuits
While the custard is cooling slightly, crush half of your biscuits or graham crackers into fine crumbs. You can do this by placing them in a ziplock bag and gently crushing them with a rolling pin, or by pulsing them in a food processor.
Take a deep dish or baking dish (preferably glass for presentation), and spread a thin layer of crushed biscuits on the bottom. This forms the crispy foundation for the pudding layers.
