Sweet Honey Cinnamon Dessert: A Comforting Treat (Print Version)

Discover a warm Honey Cinnamon Dessert recipe that feels like a hug. Simple ingredients, rich flavors, and pure comfort for any sweet craving.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4-6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American (Home-style)
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - Whole Milk
02 - Granulated Sugar
03 - All-Purpose Flour
04 - Unsalted Butter

→ Flavor Boosters

05 - Honey
06 - Ground Cinnamon
07 - Vanilla Extract
08 - Pinch of Salt

→ Finishing Touches

09 - Powdered Sugar (for dusting, optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Okay, first things first, grab a medium saucepan. Pour in your whole milk and granulated sugar. Set it over medium heat. You want to warm this up gently, just until the sugar dissolves. Don't let it boil yet! I usually stir it with a whisk, watching the sugar crystals disappear. It should feel warm to the touch, and you'll start to smell that faint sweetness mingling with the milk. This step is about setting the stage for that creamy Honey Cinnamon Dessert base.
02 - While your milk is warming, in a small bowl, whisk together the flour and a tiny bit of the warm milk until you have a smooth paste. No lumps allowed here, seriously! This is where I almost always get impatient and add too much milk at once, creating a lumpy mess. Take your time, add a tablespoon or two at a time, and really whisk it until it’s perfectly smooth. This paste is what's going to give our Honey Cinnamon Dessert its lovely texture, so it’s important to get it right.
03 - Now, slowly pour your flour paste into the warm milk mixture in the saucepan, whisking constantly. This is key! Keep whisking as it thickens. It’ll start to get glossy and coat the back of a spoon. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. I love watching it transform from watery to a rich, velvety base. The kitchen starts to smell so comforting, like a bakery! Keep that heat at medium-low; we don't want anything sticking to the bottom, trust me, I've had that disaster before!
04 - Once your mixture is nicely thickened, take it off the heat. Now for the good stuff! Stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and that tiny pinch of salt. Mix it all in thoroughly until everything is beautifully combined and fragrant. The aroma of the honey and cinnamon together is just heavenly at this point. This is where the Honey Cinnamon Dessert truly comes alive with its signature flavors. Give it a good taste test – adjust cinnamon if you're a spice fiend like me!
05 - Pour your warm Honey Cinnamon Dessert mixture into individual serving dishes or one larger bowl. I usually use small ramekins; they look so cute! Cover them with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. This is crucial if you don't like that weird film. Pop them in the fridge for at least 2-3 hours, or even better, overnight. I've rushed this once and it was still good, but not as firm and delightful. Patience pays off!
06 - Once thoroughly chilled and set, your Honey Cinnamon Dessert is ready to enjoy! Before serving, I like to dust it with a little extra powdered sugar and maybe a sprinkle of fresh cinnamon. It just adds that extra touch, making it feel a little special. The texture should be creamy and smooth, and the flavor a perfect balance of sweet honey and warm spice. It tastes like pure comfort, honestly, and it's always a hit when I serve it.

# Notes:

01 - Always whisk constantly when adding the flour paste to avoid lumps; I learned this the hard way!
02 - Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface when chilling to prevent a skin from forming, and it keeps for 3-4 days.
03 - Full-fat coconut milk can substitute for dairy milk, but expect a coconut flavor.
04 - A dollop of fresh whipped cream and a sprinkle of toasted nuts makes it divine.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Medium saucepan
02 - whisk
03 - small bowl
04 - individual serving dishes (ramekins) or a larger bowl
05 - measuring cups and spoons.

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 12g
Total Carbohydrate: 38g
Protein: 5g

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