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Semolina Pudding

Semolina rained into warm milk and stirred until thick and creamy, with a spoonful of jam on top. The school pudding, in twenty minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 20 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Method

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  1. Warm the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling.

  2. Rain the semolina into the milk in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly so it does not clump.

  3. Add the sugar and salt and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring.

  4. Cook 8 to 10 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy.

  5. Take off the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla.

  6. Spoon into four bowls, top each with a spoonful of jam and grate over a little nutmeg.

Chef’s Tips

  • Rain the semolina in slowly while whisking. Dumped in, it lumps.
  • Stir constantly while it cooks. It catches on the base.
  • The jam is not a garnish. It is the sweet-sour balance.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Raspberry jam
  • Stewed fruit
  • Golden syrup

Storage & Reheating

Best warm. Refrigerate up to 3 days and eat cold or reheat with a splash of milk.

Common questions

How long does Semolina Pudding take to make?

About 20 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Semolina Pudding?

Rain the semolina in slowly while whisking. Dumped in, it lumps. Stir constantly while it cooks. It catches on the base. The jam is not a garnish. It is the sweet-sour balance.

What should I serve with Semolina Pudding?

Raspberry jam; Stewed fruit; Golden syrup.

How should Semolina Pudding be stored?

Best warm. Refrigerate up to 3 days and eat cold or reheat with a splash of milk.

Is Semolina Pudding suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Semolina Pudding?

About 240 kcal per serving, with 8 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

240Calories
8gProtein
34gCarbs
8gFat
1gFibre
22gSugar
90mgSodium

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