Café Au Lait Pudding

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk

3 tablespoons instant coffee granules

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoon sugar, divided

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cinnamon for sprinkling

Preparation

Whisk together milk, coffee granules, cornstarch, 1/4 cup sugar, and a small pinch of salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to a metal bowl set in an ice bath and cool, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Pour into cups or ramekins and chill, uncovered, 20 minutes.

Beat cream with vanilla and remaining 2 tablespoon sugar using an electric mixer just until soft peaks form. Spoon whipped cream onto puddings and dust cream lightly with cinnamon.