Description
Creamy Farro Breakfast Pudding dances with aromatic cardamom and sweet dates, creating a Mediterranean-inspired morning comfort. Warm spices and nutty grains blend into a luxurious breakfast experience you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 g) pearled farro
- 3 cups (720 ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based milk)
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
Spices and Sweeteners:
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Fruit and Garnish:
- 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
- Cleanse the farro thoroughly under running water, ensuring all impurities are removed.
- Transfer the farro to a medium saucepan and combine with milk, water, ground cardamom, and a delicate pinch of salt.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the mixture to reach a gentle boil before reducing temperature to a low simmer.
- Allow the grains to absorb liquid slowly, stirring intermittently to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Continue simmering until farro transforms into a tender, plump texture and liquid reduces significantly, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Introduce chopped dates, remaining milk, honey, and vanilla extract into the simmering grains.
- Gently fold ingredients together, maintaining a low heat to create a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Stir frequently to prevent scorching and encourage the dates to soften and meld with the farro.
- Assess the pudding’s texture, adding additional milk if the mixture appears too dense or thick.
- Once achieving a smooth, velvety consistency, remove from heat.
- Ladle the warm pudding into serving bowls, creating an inviting presentation.
- Embellish with a sprinkle of toasted nuts, additional date pieces, or a graceful drizzle of honey for enhanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk to create a vegan version of this comforting breakfast pudding.
- Toast farro in a dry skillet before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dish.
- Prepare farro pudding in advance and refrigerate overnight, allowing flavors to meld and creating a convenient make-ahead breakfast option.
- Experiment with different spices like ground ginger or nutmeg to customize the pudding’s flavor profile and add unexpected warmth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg