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Creamy Milk Pudding


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  • Author: Chef Gourmet
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious creamy milk pudding infused with floral notes.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups whole milk (pasteurized, but not ultra-pasteurized/UHT)
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar (or lemon juice)
  • ¼ cup fine semolina
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 3 cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add the milk to a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Keep stirring the milk to prevent scorching. Allow it to reach 195°F/90°C; it’s important that it does not boil.
  3. Add the vinegar, give it a stir, and turn off the heat. Now leave the mixture to rest and separate into curds and whey for 5 minutes WITHOUT stirring.
  4. Strain the milk curds with a fine mesh sieve, and allow to cool completely.
  5. In a large pot over medium heat, combine the semolina with cornstarch, sugar, and milk. Whisk to combine until no lumps remain.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil as you keep stirring the mixture, then cook for 3 more minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
  7. Remove from heat, and mix in orange blossom and rose waters if desired.
  8. Add the milk curds to the cream mixture, and combine.
  9. Transfer to a glass dish or bowl, and cover with plastic wrap directly on the cream to avoid forming a skin.
  10. Allow to cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before using. Whisk before using.

Notes

  • Ensure to use a candy thermometer for precise temperature measurement.
  • Letting the mixture rest helps form the curds effectively.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg