Crema di Semolino con Frutta (Semolina Porridge with Fresh Fruit)
Why this recipe works
- Ready quickly: Semolina thickens directly in hot milk, giving a creamy breakfast in about 20 minutes.
- Smooth, creamy finish: Continuous whisking helps the semolina disperse evenly, while butter adds gloss and softness at the end.
- Fresh contrast: Mixed berries cut through the sweetness and richness of the milk, keeping the bowl light and balanced.
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Texture tips
- For a smoother porridge: Add the semolina in a steady stream while whisking constantly, rather than tipping it in all at once.
- If it thickens too much: Whisk in a little more milk gradually over low heat until the porridge returns to a spoonable consistency.
Ingredient notes
- Choose fine semolina: Fine semolina gives the softest, creamiest texture; coarser semolina will produce a more granular result.
- Balance the fruit topping: Use ripe berries for natural sweetness, or choose sharper berries if you prefer more contrast against the creamy base.
Make-ahead tips
- Reheat gently: Warm refrigerated porridge in a saucepan over low heat, loosening with a splash of milk until creamy again.
- Add fruit at serving time: Keep the berries separate until just before serving so they stay fresh and do not water down the porridge.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Put the milk, sugar and vanilla in a saucepan and warm over a medium heat until steaming, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Do not let it boil.
- With the pan still over a medium heat, whisk in the semolina in a steady stream. Keep whisking until the mixture thickens to a smooth, spoonable porridge.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the semolina tastes cooked and the texture is creamy. If it becomes too thick, whisk in a splash more milk from the measured amount in the pan.
- Take off the heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and glossy. Divide between bowls and top with the mixed berries.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the smoothest texture, whisk continuously as you add the semolina so it does not clump.
- If using very cold berries, let the porridge stand for 1 minute off the heat before serving so it thickens slightly and stays creamy.
Substitutions
- Replace Mixed berries with Strawberry for a simpler topping.
- Replace Vanilla extract with Vanilla bean paste for a more pronounced vanilla flavour.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Cool, cover and refrigerate. Reheat gently in a saucepan over a low heat, loosening with a splash of whole milk until creamy, then add fresh mixed berries just before serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 20min (20min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
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Allergens:
Gluten Milk Wheat
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