Creating Coffee Custard Pudding is simple if you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and have them ready.
2. Heat Milk and Coffee: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and brewed coffee. Heat over medium heat until it starts to steam, but do not boil.
3. Whisk Egg Yolks: In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt until well combined and smooth.
4. Temper the Egg Mixture: Gradually add the hot coffee mixture to the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to avoid curdling the eggs.
5. Cook Custard: Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes).
6. Add Vanilla: Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Cool the Custard: Pour the custard into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
8. Chill: After cooling, refrigerate the custard for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best texture.
9. Serve: Once chilled, spoon the pudding into individual serving dishes and top with whipped cream and garnish with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings.

These steps will guide you through the process of creating this incredible dessert effortlessly.