Irmik Helvasi Semolina Pudding
A warm, buttery toasted semolina pudding scented with cinnamon, comforting and quick.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.31 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Gently warm the milk, sugar and vanilla in a small pan until the sugar dissolves. Keep hot.
3 min - 2
Melt the butter in a separate wide pan over a medium heat.
- 3
Add the semolina and stir for 5 to 6 minutes until pale golden and smelling nutty.
5 min 30 s - 4
Carefully pour in the hot milk, stirring fast. It will steam and spit.
- 5
Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until thick. Cover and rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and dust with cinnamon.
3 min
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.