Gris cu Lapte (Romanian Semolina Milk Pudding)
A smooth, warm semolina pudding cooked in milk with vanilla, finished with a spoon of jam and a dusting of cinnamon.
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 281kcal
- 43.7gcarbs
- 27.4gof which sugars
- 7.8gfat
- 4.7gsaturates
- 8.5gprotein
- 0.9gfibre
- 0.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm the milk with the sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium pan until it is just steaming but not boiling.
- 2
Rain in the semolina slowly with one hand while whisking with the other, so it does not clump.
- 3
Turn the heat to low and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring all the time, until thick and creamy with no raw taste.
6 min - 4
Stir in the butter, then spoon into 4 bowls.
- 5
Top each with a spoonful of jam and a pinch of cinnamon and serve warm. It thickens as it cools, so loosen with a splash of milk if needed.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
