OMA'S CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING (GERMAN GRIESBREI)

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An old family favorite comfort food that's delicious served warm at breakfast, or chilled as a special snack. Delicious! For kids of all ages. ;-) Recipe is just as my mother and German Oma made. Enjoy! Serving Suggestion: Top with butter while warm. Enjoy pudding warm or chilled, sweetened to your taste and with fruit toppings of your choice. Some of our favorite toppings are: cinnamon-sugar, vanilla-sugar, honey, applesauce, fruit cocktail, canned peaches, pears, apricots, or fresh berries.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups milk
1 pinch salt (optional)
1/3 cup cream of wheat (measured dry)
2 eggs
1/2 lemon, juice of
2 teaspoons butter
cinnamon sugar
honey
vanilla sugar
applesauce
fruit cocktail
pears or apricot
fresh berries

Steps:

  • Using a heavy saucepan so as not to scorch the milk, bring the milk & salt just to a boil.
  • Gradually stir in the cream of wheat, whisking (Mom used a wooden spoon) until well blended.
  • Return to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered, 2 1/2 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Meanwhile, beat eggs well with a fork in a glass measuring cup.
  • Add about one tablespoon of thickened hot porridge to the beaten eggs and stir well to combine. Add one more tablespoon of the hot porridge to the egg mixture; stir well.
  • Gradually add the egg mixture into the pot of hot porridge, stirring well to combine.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • Let cool slightly before serving.
  • Top with butter while warm. Enjoy pudding warm or chilled, sweetened to your taste and with fruit toppings of your choice.

Ibrahim Abdulhamid
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Love this recipe! The pudding is so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bezze One
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This recipe is a classic for a reason. The pudding is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit.


Noreen Naz
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This was my first time making cream of wheat pudding, and I was really happy with the results. The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and it was the perfect comfort food on a cold night. I'll definitely be making this again.


Himal Adhikari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cream of wheat. The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Tammy Sanders
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I was looking for a simple and easy cream of wheat pudding recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The pudding turned out great! It was creamy, smooth, and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hazrat HAmiD
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This pudding was a hit! It was so creamy and delicious. I loved the hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Nirob Islam
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I've tried many cream of wheat pudding recipes, but this one is by far the best. The pudding is creamy, smooth, and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Qtr Qtr
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This recipe is a keeper! The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Neha Singh 0.2
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This was my first time making cream of wheat pudding and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the pudding had a creamy and rich flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rasheed Sumra
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. And the pudding turned out delicious! It had a lovely creamy texture and a subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Shakib shahed
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Followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The pudding was creamy and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Wendy Nyawo
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It turned out great! The pudding had a smooth and creamy texture, and the flavor was rich and slightly sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a classic German dessert.


sumon
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This was absolutely delightful! Creamy, comforting and totally satisfying. I can't wait to make it again. My most sincere thank you to Oma for her wonderful recipe.