Sicilian Milk Pudding with Cookies (biancomangiare con biscotti)
Sicilian Milk Pudding with Cookies, known as biancomangiare con biscotti is a simple peasant food dessert that consists of layers of a pudding like cream and cookies dipped in coffee and vermouth. An easy last minute treat that requires no baking and made with ingredients you probably have on hand!
Servings 9 servings
Calories 249kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- ⅔ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick, plus extra for sprinkling on top
- 3 inch strip of lemon zest
- 18 tea cookies may vary depending on size of cookies
- ½ cup brewed espresso coffee cooled
- 2 tbsp. vermouth Marsala, rum or coffee liqueur may be substituted
- Cinnamon or cocoa powder for dusting
- colored candy sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed sauce pan, stir together cornstarch, sugar and cinnamon. Pour in milk and whisk until smooth. Add lemon zest strip.
- Place on the burner on medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower to medium heat and stir until the mixture has thickened. This will take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and remove the lemon zest.
- Place cooled espresso coffee and vermouth in a wide shallow bowl. Cover the surface of a rectangular baking dish with cookies dipped in the coffee mixture. Break cookies to fit corners if necessary.
- Spread half the cream over the cookies and smooth with an offset spatula.
- Place another layer of cookies dipped in coffee over the cream and spread the remaining cream over the cookies. Sprinkle with cinnamon or cocoa powder.
- Let rest in the refrigerator at least 4 hours before serving. Top with candy sprinkles, if using, before serving.
Notes
Substitutions and Variations:
-Substitute almond milk for the cow's milk for a non dairy option.
-Use sponge cake or a different variety of cookies such as savoiardi (as used in tiramisu).
-Vary the color of your cream with different colored sugar crystals or cocoa powder.
-Top with cocoa powder, grated chocolate or even finely chopped nuts such as pistachios or almonds. Tips: -As the cream cools, it becomes increasingly thicker. Be sure to have your cookies and coffee/vermouth ready to be assembled once the cream is ready. How long does this dish keep for? -Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days. -Please note that the nutritional information is approximate may vary according to exact ingredients used and portion size.
-Vary the color of your cream with different colored sugar crystals or cocoa powder.
-Top with cocoa powder, grated chocolate or even finely chopped nuts such as pistachios or almonds. Tips: -As the cream cools, it becomes increasingly thicker. Be sure to have your cookies and coffee/vermouth ready to be assembled once the cream is ready. How long does this dish keep for? -Keep leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days. -Please note that the nutritional information is approximate may vary according to exact ingredients used and portion size.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg