Cream Of Wheat Pudding From The Mennonite Treasury Of Food

CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING (FROM THE MENNONITE TREASURY OF RECIPES)

Steps:

• Beat egg whites until foamy.
• Add 2 tbsp sugar and continue beating until meringue stands in soft peaks and then set aside.
• Heat milk and salt to a full boil, slowly sprinkle in cream of wheat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Beat sugar and egg yolks and very slowly add to hot mixture.
• Continue cooking on low heat for 3 minutes longer.
• Lastly, fold hot mixture into meringue and add vanilla.
• Pour into serving dishes and cool.
• Serve with custard sauce or fruit sauce.

CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING (FROM THE MENNONITE TREASURY OF RECIPES)

Steps:

• Beat egg whites until foamy.
• Add 2 tbsp sugar and continue beating until meringue stands in soft peaks and then set aside.
• Heat milk and salt to a full boil, slowly sprinkle in cream of wheat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
• Beat sugar and egg yolks and very slowly add to hot mixture.
• Continue cooking on low heat for 3 minutes longer.
• Lastly, fold hot mixture into meringue and add vanilla.
• Pour into serving dishes and cool.
• Serve with custard sauce or fruit sauce.

CREAM OF WHEAT TO DIE FOR

Steps:

• All ingredients may be adjusted to taste.
• Put cream, cereals, butter and honey into a pot.
• Because we are using pure cream we must Slowly bring the mixture to a very low simmer. ie just a few bubbles. In the beginning use a medium heat setting to get mix warmer faster. As the mix heats up turned the heat down. I usually touch the heat adjust knob 3 times ending on the lowest setting.
• Stir CONSTANTLY!
• At about 4 minutes, when you see the mix start to thicken add the honey. If using cinnamon or another powder type flavor add at this time also.
• When mix has reach your desired thickness turn off heat and stir in liquid type flavorings.
• Serve with a pat of butter on top and just enough cream to go around the bowl's rim.

CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING

Steps:

• Bring the milk, water, and salt to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Whisk in the Cream of Wheat, whisking as you add it bit by bit. Turn the heat very low and let it simmer for about two minutes or until thickened.
• While it's simmering, whisk the sugar and egg yolk together in a small bowl, along with about a tablespoon of water to thin it. When the Cream of Wheat has thickened, put a couple big spoonfuls in the bowl with the egg yolk and whisk to temper the egg. Whisk the egg back into the pot of Cream of Wheat. Continue cooking on low heat for another couple minutes. Do not let it boil.
• Stir in the vanilla and a little grated nutmeg and serve promptly. If you're feeling indulgent, top with a splash of milk and a small pat of butter.

OMA'S CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING (GERMAN GRIESBREI)

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.

CREAM OF WHEAT PUDDING

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy medium sized sauce pan, bring milk and sugar to a boil.
• 2. Add Cream of Wheat and boil again for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 3. Remove from heat and add egg. Bring to boil again, stirring constantly.
• 4. Remove from heat. Add Vanilla and stir well.
• 5. Pour into large bowl and let chill. Serve when thickened with berries on top. Raspberries are GREAT with this!