The "Nostalgia" Profit Booster: Traditional Red Bean Brown Sugar Tofu Pudding

Looking for a dessert that delivers authentic texture with minimal food cost? The Red Bean Brown Sugar Tofu Pudding Bowl is a classic staple that resonates with Asian demographics and appeals to adventurous mainstream customers.

For business owners, this item is a powerhouse. It utilizes shelf-stable powder to create a fresh, "silken" texture that rivals traditional labor-intensive methods. The flavor profile balances the aromatic soy notes of the pudding with the deep, caramel-like sweetness of concentrated brown sugar syrup and the chew of red beans.

It is an ideal addition to a buffet dessert line (low cost per ounce) or as a pre-packaged grab-and-go item for bubble tea shops.

Below is the Commercial Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) scaled for approximately 32 servings.

Commercial Recipe SOP: Signature Red Bean Brown Sugar Tofu Pudding

Yield: Approx. 32 servings (5.3 oz each) Prep Time: 15 Minutes (plus setting time)

Part 1: Silky Tofu Pudding Base

Note: Prepare this in advance to allow full setting before service.

• Ingredients:
  • 2.2 lbs (1 bag) Tofu Pudding Powder
  • 4 qts Hot Water
  • 0.25 lbs Standard White Sugar
    
• Instructions:

1. 1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a clean commercial pot.
   2. Slowly whisk in the Tofu Pudding Powder and white sugar, ensuring the powder dissolves completely with no clumps.
   3. Maintain a boil for exactly 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
   4. Remove from heat. Skim any foam off the surface to ensure a glass-like finish.
   5. Pour into shallow hotel pans or storage containers. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until the pudding creates a firm but silky set.

Part 2: House-Special Black Sugar Syrup

This ratio dilutes the concentrated syrup just enough to be pourable while maintaining a rich flavor.

• Ingredients:
  • 4 oz Concentrated Black Sugar Syrup
  • 12 oz Filtered Water
  • 4 oz Ice
    
    
• Instructions:

1. 1. Combine the Concentrated Black Sugar Syrup, water, and ice in a mixing container.
   2. Stir until the ice melts slightly and the mixture is chilled and uniform.
   3. Keep refrigerated for service.

Part 3: Assembly & Service

• Per Serving Ingredients:
  • Silky Tofu Pudding (from Part 1)
  • 0.5 tsp Sweetened Red Beans
  • 1-2 oz House-Special Brown Sugar Syrup (from Part 2)
    
    
• Instructions:

1. 1. Scoop: Using a flat spoon or ladle, gently scoop thin "shards" or layers of the set Tofu Pudding into a clear 6oz - 8oz dessert cup. Do not cube it; organic scoops look more authentic and hold the syrup better.
   2. Topping: Place 0.5 tsp of Sweetened Red Beans gently on top of the pudding.
   3. Syrup: Pour the prepared Brown Sugar Syrup over the tofu until it pools around the layers and reaches the desired level. Serve immediately or seal for grab-and-go.