Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Cornflour Mixture

   In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cornflour, 1/2 cup of cold milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. Mix thoroughly until no lumps remain. Set this mixture aside.

2. 2.Prepare Cream Mixture

   In a separate bowl, add 1 cup of fresh cream and 2-3 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Whisk the mixture for 4-5 minutes until it becomes fluffy and slightly risen. Place it in the refrigerator to chill.

3. 3.Boil Milk

   Pour 2 cups (0.5 liters) of full-cream milk into a pan. Place the pan on medium-high heat and stir the milk until it comes to a boil.

4. 4.Add Sugar to Milk

   Once the milk boils, reduce the heat to low. Add 3-4 tablespoons of sugar (adjust to your taste preference) and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Continue to cook on low heat for 30-60 seconds.

5. 5.Thicken Milk with Cornflour

   Stir the prepared cornflour mixture once more. Slowly pour it into the boiling milk while continuously stirring to prevent any lumps from forming. Cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a flowing consistency.

6. 6.Add Nuts to Milk Mixture

   Add 2 tablespoons of chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios) to the thickened milk mixture. Stir well to combine. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

7. 7.Prepare Bread Slices

   Take 8 white bread slices. Using a knife, carefully cut off all the brown edges from each slice. The video suggests saving the edges for breadcrumbs.

8. 8.Assemble First Layer

   Pour a thin layer of the slightly cooled milk-cornflour mixture (custard) into the bottom of a glass dish. Arrange 4 of the prepared bread slices over this custard layer, ensuring they cover the base.

9. 9.Assemble Second Layer

   Pour half of the remaining custard evenly over the bread slices. Then, drizzle some of the chilled whipped cream mixture over the custard layer.

10. 10.Assemble Third Layer

    Arrange the remaining 4 bread slices over the cream layer. Pour the rest of the custard over these bread slices, making sure they are fully covered.

11. 11.Final Layer and Garnish

    Spread the remaining whipped cream evenly over the top custard layer. Gently shake the dish to level the surface. Garnish generously with chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios).

12. 12.Chill and Serve

    Place the assembled pudding in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2-3 hours, or until it is well set. Once chilled, cut the pudding into desired portions and serve.