Sago Pudding
A creamy, nutmeg-topped baked sago pudding. Old fashioned comfort food that is naturally gluten free.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.32 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
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
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Butter a 1.5 litre ovenproof dish.
- 2
Put the milk and sago in a pan. Bring slowly to a simmer, stirring, then cook gently for 15 to 20 minutes until the pearls turn clear and the milk thickens.
18 min 20 s - 3
Take off the heat and stir in the sugar, butter and vanilla until melted.
- 4
Whisk a ladleful of the hot mixture into the eggs, then stir the eggs back into the pan.
- 5
Pour into the dish and sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until just set with a lightly golden top. It should wobble slightly in the middle.
28 min 20 s - 6
Dust with cinnamon and serve warm.
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