Creamy Couscous Pudding with Caramel Pecans
Creamy Couscous Pudding with Caramel Pecans blends a velvety, custard-like base with the warm sweetness of vanilla and sugar. Each spoonful contrasts silky pudding with a crackly layer of buttery caramelized pecans, offering toasted nuttiness and gentle richness. Serve chilled or slightly warm for an elegant dessert after dinner or a cozy weekend treat.
- Prep10 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the couscous and salt. Take off the heat, cover, and let sit until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir the milk and 1/4 cup sugar into the couscous and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low; cook and stir until the mixture slightly thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the eggs. Return to the stovetop and cook, stirring often, until the pudding is creamy, about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 3
Let the pudding cool to room temperature, stirring now and then, about 30 minutes. Spoon it into a bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and chill until set, at least 1 hour.
- 4
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the pecans and 1/2 cup white sugar. Cook, stirring often, until the pecans are coated and the caramel thickens, about 5 minutes. Serve the pecans and caramel sauce on top of or alongside the pudding.
- Calories 434.22 kcal High
- Protein 10.83 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.93 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.18 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 120.77 mg High
- Sodium 126.81 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.18 g Low Source
- Sugar 20.93 g High
- Added Sugar 1.66 g Low Source
- Calcium 149.06 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.79 mg Low Source
- Potassium 218.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 159.36 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.03 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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