This creamy semolina pudding is an easy 10-minute breakfast or dessert made with milk, semolina, vanilla and cinnamon. Serve it warm with a drizzle of honey and cream, then add berries or pistachios for the perfect cozy semolina dessert.
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A creamy, sweet, and warm semolina pudding. Have it for dessert or breakfast, you decide 🤷♀️ 👆🏼
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🇹🇷 What is Semolina Pudding?
Semolina pudding is a creamy pudding made by cooking semolina with milk and sugar until thick and smooth. Also known as semolina dessert, it can be served warm or cold and is enjoyed in many countries around the world. Different versions are popular across Europe, the Middle East, and Mediterranean regions.
❤️ Why you'll love this semolina pudding
Quick and easy:
This creamy semolina pudding takes just 10 minutes to make with a handful of simple pantry ingredients.
Budget-friendly:
Semolina, milk and sugar make the base of this inexpensive dessert, so you don’t need any fancy ingredients.
Easy to customize:
Serve it warm or cold and add your favorite toppings. Try honey, cinnamon, fresh berries, nuts or a splash of cream.
🥄 Semolina Pudding Ingredients
What type of semolina should I use?
Use regular wheat semolina for this pudding. Fine semolina will give you a smoother, creamier pudding, while coarser semolina creates a little more texture.
½ cup (60 g) semolina. Fine semolina will give you the smoothest, creamiest pudding, while a coarser semolina will have a little more texture.
2 cups (500 ml) milk: Whole milk gives the pudding a rich and creamy texture, but you can also use reduced-fat milk or your favorite plant-based milk.
3 tablespoons sugar: adds just enough sweetness without making the pudding overly sweet. You can adjust this to taste or substitute honey or maple syrup.
½ tablespoon vanilla extract: adds warmth and sweetness and works beautifully with the creamy milk and semolina.
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon: adds a subtle warmth without overpowering the vanilla. You can add a little more if you're a cinnamon lover.
Optional toppings
Honey: A drizzle of honey over warm semolina pudding is delicious and adds extra sweetness.
Cream: A small splash of cream makes the pudding even richer and creamier.
Walnuts: Chopped walnuts add crunch and contrast beautifully with the soft pudding.
Fresh berries: Strawberries, raspberries or blueberries add freshness and a little acidity to balance the sweetness.
👩🏼🍳 How to make Semolina Pudding
Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method
1. Heat the milk:
Add the milk to a saucepan and warm over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Don't let it boil.
2. Add the semolina:
Slowly pour in the semolina while whisking constantly. Continue whisking for 3–5 minutes, until the pudding thickens and becomes creamy.
3. Add the flavorings:
Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Remove from the heat, cover and let the semolina pudding rest for 5 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it sits.
4. Serve:
Spoon into bowls while warm. Drizzle with honey and cream, then top with pistachios, fresh berries or your favorite toppings.
❓Semolina Pudding FAQS
Store leftover semolina pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to loosen the pudding.
Semolina is made from durum wheat and provides protein and nutrients including iron and B vitamins. The overall nutrition of semolina pudding will depend on the milk, sweetener and toppings you use.
Yes. Semolina pudding can be served warm or cold. It thickens considerably as it cools, so stir in a splash of milk before serving if you prefer a creamier consistency.
Add the semolina gradually while whisking the warm milk continuously. This helps prevent lumps and creates a smooth, creamy pudding.
Semolina is a coarse flour made from durum wheat. Semolina pudding is a creamy dish made by cooking semolina with milk and usually sugar or another sweetener.
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Creamy Semolina Pudding (Easy Semolina Dessert)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: serves 2
Description
This creamy semolina pudding is an easy 10-minute breakfast or dessert made with milk, semolina, vanilla and cinnamon. Serve it warm with a drizzle of honey and cream, then add berries or pistachios for the perfect cozy semolina dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (60 g) fine semolina
- 3 tablespoons sugar (swap for honey, maple syrup, pureed dates)
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
- To serve: Runny honey, pouring cream, and chopped walnuts (or even a blob of butter! 😉)
Instructions
Heat the milk: Add the milk to a saucepan and warm over medium heat until it just begins to steam. Don't let it boil.
Add the semolina: Slowly pour in the semolina while whisking constantly. Continue whisking for 3–5 minutes, until the pudding thickens and becomes creamy.
Add the flavorings: Stir in the sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Remove from the heat, cover and let the semolina pudding rest for 5 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it sits.
Serve: Spoon into bowls while warm. Drizzle with honey and cream, then top with pistachios, fresh berries or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Feeling fancy? Layer it with roasted nuts and a drizzle of honey syrup for a Lebanese-style semolina cake taste.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to loosen.
- 5 minutes rest time:
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stove Top
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
Let me know if you have anymore questions 💛 Nikki