Description
Creamy farro breakfast pudding with dates and cardamom offers a luxurious morning meal inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. Hearty grains blend with sweet dates and warm spices, creating a nourishing breakfast you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) pearled farro
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 2 tbsps honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped dates
- Chopped nuts (pistachios, almonds, or walnuts)
- Additional chopped dates or fresh fruit (like bananas or berries)
- A drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly rinse farro under cold water to remove any debris and impurities.
- Initial Cooking: Combine farro with milk, water, ground cardamom, and salt in a medium saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil before reducing to a low simmer.
- Grain Absorption: Simmer the farro for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, until grains become tender and plump with most liquid absorbed.
- Flavor Infusion: Fold in chopped dates, remaining milk, honey, and vanilla extract, continuing to cook on low heat while stirring frequently to create a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Consistency Check: Adjust pudding’s thickness by adding more milk if needed, ensuring a smooth and velvety final texture.
- Serving: Transfer the warm pudding into serving bowls, garnishing with toasted nuts, additional date pieces, or a drizzle of honey for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Rinse Thoroughly: Clean farro meticulously under running water to remove dust, debris, and potential impurities that could affect taste and texture.
- Control Liquid Absorption: Monitor liquid levels carefully during cooking, adding extra milk gradually to prevent dryness and maintain a creamy, smooth pudding consistency.
- Stir Consistently: Prevent grain sticking and ensure even cooking by stirring the farro intermittently, reducing risk of burning or uneven texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for vegan options, and use maple syrup instead of honey to accommodate different dietary preferences while maintaining rich, comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg