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.
54 K 3.9/5 (14 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
8 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: December 30th 2020
For 8 people, you will need:
- 1
120 ml caster sugar - 2
4 tablespoons water - 3
1 litre whole milk - 4
72.24 ml butter - 5 80 ml caster sugar
- 6
250 ml semolina - 7
200 ml real custard sauce (crème anglaise) - 8
150 ml raisins
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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 1 litre whole milk and add 72.24 ml butter and 80 ml caster sugar. Put on high heat.Stage 5 - 10 min.
Bring to the boil.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Take off the heat and add 250 ml 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 200 ml real custard sauce (crème anglaise) and mix well.Stage 9 - 1 min.
Then add 150 ml 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 | 110 RDI=40 % | 500 RDI=50 % | 150 RDI=20 % | 3,820 RDI=190 % | 16,010 RDI: 190 % |
| 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 8 people : 4.75 €
- Per person : 0.60 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Whole milk
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Real custard sauce (crème anglaise)
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Raisins
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