Description
A taste of Finland in every bite!
Warm, comforting pear pudding with a hint of spice.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) milk
- 2 tbsp (25 g) semolina
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 1 tbsp raw sugar
- 1/2 cups (60 g) white, unbleached spelt flour
- 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pear, cut in half
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
Instructions
For the Semolina Porridge
- Heat the milk in a saucepan to almost boiling.
- Add the semolina, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Bring to a boil and keep stirring to avoid burning.
- Simmer for 7-10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat oven to 390°F (204°C) and grease two large ramekins.
- Beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy using electric beaters.
- Add the milk, flour, cooled semolina porridge, vanilla, and spices; fold well to combine.
- Pour batter into the ramekins (no more than 3/4 full).
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and top with pear halves.
- Continue baking for 30 minutes, covering the ramekins with baking paper if necessary.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Notes
- For a smoother pudding, pass the cooled semolina porridge through a fine-mesh sieve before adding it to the egg mixture.
- If pears are not in season, you can substitute apples or other firm fruits, adjusting baking time as needed.
- Store leftover pudding in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Finnish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 100