Light as a feather and complexly flavored, budino is Italian pudding and is comforting and luscious. A perfect choice with which to break the Yom Kippur fast, budino can be made ahead and garnished with shaved chocolate, cocoa nibs, sweetened whipped cream and a sprinkle of sea salt for crunch and palate opening pleasure. 3 cups whole milk, divided 1/4 cup cornstarch 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar 5 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons dark rum 2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Chef Laura Frankel is Executive Chef for Spertus Kosher Catering and author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons, and Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes.Follow @JPost_Lifestyle
Chef Laura Frankel is Executive Chef for Spertus Kosher Catering and author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons, and Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes.Follow @JPost_Lifestyle