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Creamy Fregola Sarda Pudding with Saffron Vanilla Bean Syrup

If you are looking for a unique and delicious dessert, look no further than Creamy Fregola Sarda Pudding with Saffron Vanilla Bean Syrup. This unusual yet delicious Italian dish is the perfect way to end a meal and impress your guests.
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Cook Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 16 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 666 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pudding:

  • 1 cup Fregola Sarda
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 cups Soy Milk
  • ½ cup light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Vanilla Bean Seeds
  • 1 Egg

Syrup:

  • 2 Vanilla Beans
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Saffron threads
  • 1 cup Champagne
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup white sugar

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of water to boil and add in Fregola Sarda and cup of white sugar.
  • Cook pasta for 15 minutes.
  • Drain well
  • Return to pot.
  • Add in cream, milk, and brown sugar.
  • Split vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape out seeds, add to pot and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir until thick.
  • In a bowl, whisk egg and add in a few tablespoons of the warm milk mixture.
  • Slowly whisk in egg mixture to pot and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  • Pour pudding into a bowl and allow to cool to room temperature stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon pudding into separate serving bowls, cover loosely and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Start the syrup by splitting the 2 vanilla beans lengthwise and scraping out the seeds.
  • Cut the vanilla bean pods in half and add both to a saucepan.
  • Add in remaining syrup ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Boil for an additional 20 minutes.
  • Serve pudding with syrup drizzled on top.

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Notes

Serve warm or chilled.
Whether served alone or as part of a larger meal, this creamy Fregola Sarda pudding with saffron-vanilla bean syrup will be sure to impress!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 666kcalCarbohydrates: 119gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 2gSugar: 89gVitamin A: 933IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 172mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Green Beans, pudding, saffron, syrup, vanilla
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