Grießbrei (German Semolina Pudding)
This comforting German semolina pudding is a simple, creamy dessert or breakfast. Made with basic pantry staples, it's quick to prepare and can be customized with various toppings. Enjoy it warm for a nostalgic treat.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 278 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 mlmilk
- 60 gsemolina
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- 0.5 tspvanilla extract
- 1 pinchsalt
garnish
- 1 pinchcinnamon(optional)
Equipment
saucepan · whisk · serving bowls
The method
Step by step
- 1
Pour the milk into a medium saucepan and add the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
About 1 min
- 2
Heat the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just begins to simmer.
About 4 min
Cook’s note: Watch carefully to prevent the milk from boiling over.
- 3
Once simmering, slowly whisk in the semolina in a steady stream to prevent lumps.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Whisking continuously while adding the semolina is key for a smooth pudding.
- 4
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for 5-7 minutes, or until the pudding has thickened to your desired consistency.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: The pudding will thicken further as it cools.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and divide the grießbrei into serving bowls.
About 1 min
- 6
Serve warm, optionally garnished with cinnamon.
Cook’s note: Other popular toppings include fruit compote, fresh berries, or a dollop of applesauce.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 277.8kcal
- Protein
- 12.7g
- Carbs
- 49.8g
- Fat
- 3g
- Fibre
- 1g
- Sugar
- 28g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover grießbrei in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of milk if needed to restore creaminess, or in the microwave.
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