Grape-Nuts Pudding
Photo: André Baranowski
SERVES 6 – 8
Grape-Nuts cereal, the main ingredient in this dessert, was introduced in 1897 at the height of a health craze inspired by dietary reformer Sylvester Graham. In this recipe, based on one first published in Yankee magazine, the cereal settles in the pan to create a tasty bottom layer.
1 cup Grape-Nuts cereal
1 quart milk
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. fine salt
Grated nutmeg
1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 2-quart glass loaf pan with 1 tsp. butter; set aside. Put cereal into a bowl; set aside.
2. Bring milk just to a boil over medium heat; pour over cereal and set aside to let soak for 5 minutes.
3. Beat together eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Slowly pour egg mixture into milk mixture while whisking constantly. Transfer to reserved pan; set in a deep roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan that it reaches halfway up pudding pan. Bake until just set, about 1 1/4 hours. Let cool; sprinkle with grated nutmeg.
i made this pudding and my family loved it. i made a few changes, though. i used a 1 1/2 quart pan, 3/4 cup grape nuts and 3/4 cup sugar. also, i sprinkled cinnamon along with the nutmeg on top. i will definately be making this recipe again.
i made this pudding and my family loved it. i made a few changes, though. i used a 1 1/2 quart pan, 3/4 cup grape nuts and 3/4 cup sugar. also, i sprinkled cinnamon along with the nutmeg on top. i will definately be making this recipe again.
Rating: 5