Buttermilk Pudding

Buttermilk pudding is  a delicious and smooth pudding made out of simple ingredients. Whenever you think buttermilk we Indians think of Lassi.  I had this delicious pudding when I went to my cousin Judy's house for Dinner.  My family just loves this.  It is sweet and creamy with a bit of tangy taste.  Once you start eating you cant stop till you've finished it all.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin
• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, seeded (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract)
• 2 cups of buttermilk
• Apricots or any dry fruits to garnish 
• Pinch of nutmeg

Method

Mix the gelatin with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl and set aside.

Put the cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds and pod (or vanilla extract if using) into a   small saucepan over medium heat. Once the sugar has dissolved remove from heat and  the gelatin to the warm cream mixture. Stir until the gelatin has dissolved.

Once the cream has cooled to room temperature, add the buttermilk and stir. Strain through
a fine mesh sieve to catch any bits of undissolved gelatin.

Pour the mixture into ramekins, about 1/2 cup per ramekin (the pudding is very rich). I let it
set in a bowl.

Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and chill to set for at least four hours. Once set
sprinkle nutmeg powder and garnish with either dried apricots or raisins.