Couscous Dried Fruit and Honey Pudding

Indulge in the warm, aromatic comfort of Couscous Dried Fruit and Honey Pudding, a delightful dessert that blends the nutty texture of couscous with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, cranberries, and golden raisins. Simmered in a fragrant medley of milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey, this pudding offers a creamy, luxurious base that’s perfectly balanced by optional crunchy almonds and pistachios. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dish can be served warm as a cozy after-dinner treat or chilled for a refreshing dessert. A drizzle of honey and a garnish of fresh mint leaves make it as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while remaining a lighter alternative to traditional puddings, this recipe is a must-try for any dessert lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Couscous
• 2 cups Milk
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Dried apricots
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Golden raisins
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 cup Chopped almonds (optional)
• 0.25 cup Chopped pistachios (optional)
• 3 leaves Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, water, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure the honey dissolves completely.

Step 2

While the milk mixture is heating, chop the dried apricots into small pieces for easier integration into the pudding.

Step 3

Add the couscous, dried apricots, dried cranberries, and golden raisins to the saucepan, stirring well to combine.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the couscous cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 5

Once the couscous has absorbed the liquid and softened, remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter melts and everything is well combined.

Step 6

If using chopped almonds and pistachios, fold them into the pudding for added crunch and flavor.

Step 7

Let the couscous pudding sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly and allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Spoon the couscous pudding into serving bowls. Garnish with a drizzle of honey and a few fresh mint leaves for presentation, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm as a dessert or enjoy chilled as a refreshing treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1100.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1721.3

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 109.7mg	0%
Sodium 693.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 267.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 193.3g
Protein 39.0g	0%

Vitamin D 219.2IU	0%
Calcium 852.9mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2463.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 31.1%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 60.1%