Cheese Pudding with Raisins and Almonds
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Cheese Pudding with Raisins and Almonds, a delightful dessert that combines rich, velvety cream cheese with sweet pops of raisins and the crunch of slivered almonds. This easy-to-make pudding is thickened to perfection with cornstarch, infused with the warm aroma of vanilla, and chilled to a luscious, spoonable texture. Each ramekin is adorned with a sprinkle of almonds, adding a touch of elegance and contrast to the silky base. With just 10 minutes of prep and a short cook time, this no-bake treat is perfect for any occasion—from weeknight indulgence to an impressive dinner party finale. Serve it fresh from the fridge and take your taste buds on a journey through creamy, nutty, and fruity bliss. Keywords: cheese pudding, raisins and almonds dessert, creamy pudding recipe, easy no-bake dessert, homemade pudding recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 500 ml milk
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams raisins
- 50 grams almonds (slivered or roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a small bowl, soak the raisins in 3 tablespoons of warm water for 10 minutes to hydrate. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk and cream cheese. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the milk.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan and stir until it dissolves completely.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to form a smooth slurry. Gradually add this slurry to the milk mixture, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue to cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency (this should take about 5-7 minutes).
Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the vanilla extract, soaked raisins (including any remaining soaking water), and half of the almonds. Mix until evenly distributed.
Grease the insides of 4 small ramekins or serving bowls with the butter. Divide the pudding mixture evenly among the ramekins.
Sprinkle the remaining almonds on top of each pudding for garnish. Let the puddings cool slightly at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until well-chilled.
Serve the cheese puddings cold, optionally garnished with additional almonds or a drizzle of honey.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.5 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 919 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.7 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 1012 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1810 mg | 39% | |
*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.
