Caramel semolina pudding with raisins
Semolina pudding, like rice pudding, is a throwback to another era – time to rediscover its delights!
This is an updated version, with a caramel sauce and raisins. Its smooth, creamy texture comes from the custard added towards the end.
This is an updated version, with a caramel sauce and raisins. Its smooth, creamy texture comes from the custard added towards the end.
66 K 3.8/5 (16 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
16 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: December 30th 2020
For 16 people, you will need:
- 1
240 g caster sugar - 2
8 tablespoons water - 3
2 litres whole milk - 4
140 g butter - 5 160 g caster sugar
- 6
500 g semolina - 7
400 g real custard sauce (crème anglaise) - 8
300 g raisins - Total weight: 3,860 grams
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 2 min.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Make a light caramel.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Divide the caramel between the ramekins and leave to cool.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
The semolina
Choose a large, non-stick saucepan. Pour in 2 litres whole milk and add 140 g butter and 160 g caster sugar. Put on high heat.Stage 5 - 10 min.
Bring to the boil.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Take off the heat and add 500 g semolina (fine grade).
Stage 7 - 3 min.
Whisk until it thickens to a purée-like texture, not too thick.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Making the puddings
Add 400 g real custard sauce (crème anglaise) and mix well.Stage 9 - 1 min.
Then add 300 g raisins.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Mix one last time.
Stage 11 - 8 min.
Divide the semolina mixture between the ramekins, leave to cool, then refrigerate at least overnight to allow the caramel in the bottom to liquefy.
Stage 12
Serve in the ramekin (as a quick dessert for children, for example), or turned out on a small plate.
Remarks
You can soak the raisins in rum or another alcohol of your choice, but this is not essential.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 220 RDI=80 % | 1,010 RDI=100 % | 310 RDI=50 % | 7,650 RDI=380 % | 32,020 RDI: 380 % |
| Per 100 g | 5 RDI=2 % | 30 RDI=2 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 200 RDI=10 % | 830 RDI: 10 % |
| Per person | 10 RDI=5 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 480 RDI=20 % | 2,000 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 16 people : £8.25
- Per person : £0.55
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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
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Real custard sauce (crème anglaise)
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Confit of quinces in Macvin, Norman flambéed apples, Sautéed pears with custard and orange syrup , Rice pudding (riz au lait), Pistachio panna cotta with custard, ... See them all 13
Raisins
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