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Sweet Almond Pudding With Red Dates

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This traditional Chinese dessert, often called almond pudding, is a comforting and silky-smooth treat that balances nutty richness with subtle sweetness. Made with sweet rice flour and almond powder, it has a unique texture that is thicker than a soup but smoother than a typical Western pudding. The addition of sliced red dates (jujubes) provides a natural chewiness and floral note that complements the dairy base perfectly. It is an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings or a gentle way to end a meal. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe requires careful stirring to achieve its signature lump-free consistency, rewarding you with a warm, aromatic bowl of indulgence.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 295.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This traditional Chinese dessert, often called almond pudding, is a comforting and silky-smooth treat that balances nutty richness with subtle sweetness. Made with sweet rice flour and almond powder, it has a unique texture that is thicker than a soup but smoother than a typical Western pudding. The addition of sliced red dates (jujubes) provides a natural chewiness and floral note that complements the dairy base perfectly. It is an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings or a gentle way to end a meal. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this recipe requires careful stirring to achieve its signature lump-free consistency, rewarding you with a warm, aromatic bowl of indulgence.
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup Sweet rice flour
  • 2 tablespoon Almond powder
  • 1/2 cup Cold water
  • 3 cup Cold milk
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Sliced pitted red dates
  • 3 tablespoon Cold milk, if needed
Directions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, mix the sweet rice flour and almond powder together.
  2. 2
    Gradually add cold water to the flour mixture, stirring constantly to form a thick, smooth paste without lumps.
  3. 3
    Thin the paste by stirring in 1/2 cup of the cold milk until the mixture is fluid and smooth.
  4. 4
    Pour the mixture into a heavy saucepan and add the remaining 2 1/2 cups of cold milk.
  5. 5
    Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly with a whisk or wooden spoon.
  6. 6
    Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and reaches just under boiling point, ensuring no lumps form and the bottom does not burn.
  7. 7
    Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan, and let it sit in a cool place if preparing ahead of time.
  8. 8
    Just before serving, reheat the pudding over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until hot.
  9. 9
    Add the granulated sugar a little at a time, stirring until completely dissolved.
  10. 10
    Stir in the sliced pitted red dates.
  11. 11
    Cook for 1 minute just under boiling point, stirring frequently.
  12. 12
    If the pudding becomes too thick, add the extra cold milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a consistency similar to melted ice cream.
  13. 13
    Pour into individual bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 295.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.9g10%
Saturated Fat 1.7g9%
Cholesterol 3.8mg2%
Sodium 77.7mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 51.8g18%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
Sugars 34.8g
Protein 10.3g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almond, chinese, dessert, jujube, milk, noodles, pudding, red dates, rice flour, sweet, traditional, vegetarian, warm
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