Kazandibi Delight: A Simple and Scrumptious Turkish Treat

Kazandibi is a classic Turkish dessert known for its caramelized bottom and creamy pudding. Its delightful flavor and unique texture make it a favorite among dessert enthusiasts. This recipe simplifies the process, making it more practical without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients
For the pudding:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 liter of milk
• 3 tablespoons of rice flour (if unavailable, you can use regular flour)
• 2 tablespoons of starch
• 1 tea glass + 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 packet of vanilla

For the pan:

• 5 tablespoons of powdered sugar

Note: My knife is plastic, so my pan did not get scratched. Even if my knife wasn’t plastic, I didn’t press down hard to shape the dessert with the knife. I just touched it gently to shape it. The high-pitched sound when cutting is because the knife is plastic. Best regards .

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pudding:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg yolk, milk, rice flour (or regular flour), starch, and sugar. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
• Place the mixture on medium heat and cook while stirring continuously. This helps prevent lumps from forming and ensures the pudding thickens evenly.
• Once the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency, add the vanilla and mix well. Remove the pot from the heat.

1. Caramelize the Sugar:

• Evenly spread the powdered sugar across the bottom of a large, flat pan. Place the pan on low heat.
• Allow the sugar to melt and caramelize slowly. Do not stir the sugar during this process to ensure a smooth caramel layer.
• Watch the sugar carefully to prevent it from burning. The goal is to achieve a nice golden-brown caramel color.

1. Combine and Cook:

• Once the sugar has caramelized, carefully pour the prepared pudding mixture over the caramel layer in the pan.
• Cook the mixture on low heat for about 15 minutes. Occasionally rotate the pan to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.

1. Cool and Set:

• After cooking, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
• Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and let the dessert set for at least 2 hours. This helps the flavors meld together and the pudding to firm up.

1. Serve:

• Once the dessert has set, use a plastic knife to cut it as shown in the video. The use of a plastic knife prevents scratching the pan and helps maintain the dessert’s smooth surface.
• Gently fold each piece into a single layer and place them on a serving plate.

Enjoy your homemade Kazandibi! This dessert is best served chilled and makes a perfect treat for any occasion. Afiyet olsun (Bon appétit)!