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Spiced Puddings With Saffron Apricots

Spiced Puddings with Saffron Apricots are a luxurious dessert that blends warm spices and sweet dried fruit into a creamy, comforting treat. This dish features a smooth rice flour pudding infused with aromatic saffron and enriched by the natural sweetness of apricots. Perfect for impressing guests or simply indulging yourself, these visually stunning puddings promise to transport your taste buds to exotic locales with every delightful bite.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

Instructions

  1. Soak saffron in 2 tablespoons of warm milk for 10 minutes.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together rice flour, sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
  3. Gradually add remaining milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in the saffron mixture and chopped apricots.
  4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Pour into serving bowls and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Author: Laura Lopez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pudding cup (150g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Substitute dried apricots with figs or cranberries for a different flavor. For a vegan version, replace whole milk with almond or coconut milk.