Milk Puddings With Berries Recipes

Steps:

• In a lidded quart container, vigorously whisk together the 1 1/2 cups almond milk, chia seeds, agave and salt. (This ensures the chia seeds are evenly hydrated.) Let the mixture soak in the refrigerator at least 1 hour and up to overnight, so it develops a rich, creamy texture that is similar to that of rice pudding. If the mixture becomes too thick, whisk in more almond milk.
• While the pudding soaks, heat a small skillet over medium-high. Add the amaranth and cook, shaking the skillet, until the amaranth begins to smell toasty and about half of the seeds have popped, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the amaranth to a plate to cool to room temperature. (Popped amaranth can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and stored in a lidded container in a cool, dark place.)
• To serve, whisk the pudding to incorporate any liquid on top and break up the chia seeds, then spoon pudding into bowls. Top with the berries, popped amaranth and mint sprigs.

Steps:

• Using vegetable peeler, remove peel in long strips from lemon. Combine whole milk, 1 cup low-fat milk, 1/3 cup sugar and lemon peel in medium saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean into milk mixture; add bean. Bring to boil. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 45 minutes. Remove vanilla bean.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup low-fat milk in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over and let stand until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes; stir to blend. Bring milk mixture in saucepan to simmer. Remove from heat; immediately add gelatin mixture and whisk until gelatin dissolves. Pour mixture through strainer set over 4-cup measuring cup. Rinse six 3/4-cup ramekins, dividing equally. Refrigerate overnight until puddings are set. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and keep refrigerated.)
• Combine berries and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Spoon berry mixture atop puddings in ramekins and serve.