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Milk Honey Semolina Cups

Creamy chilled semolina dessert cups sweetened with honey and topped with pistachios for an elegant Mediterranean-inspired treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Traditional & Cultural Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Semolina Base
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup fine semolina
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
Toppings
  • 3 tbsp honey for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 tbsp dried rose petals optional

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • ramekins

Method
 

  1. Warm milk and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Slowly whisk in semolina and cook until thickened.
  3. Add honey, butter, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
  4. Divide into serving cups and cool.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Garnish with honey and pistachios before serving.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, whisk continuously while adding semolina.