South Africa Favorite Food, Couscous Dessert Recipe

Caakiri Couscous Pudding is a very popular recipe in the rainbow nation of South Africa. Caakiri Couscous Pudding is served cold or warm. This version of Caakiri Couscous Pudding is made with couscous, pineapple and sour cream.

South African Caakiri Couscous Dessert Recipe Pudding

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3-11-2017

Tasty dessert couscous recipe is a sweet, tangy dessert loved by many South Africans.

South African Caakiri Couscous Dessert Recipe Pudding

African Recipes by African Gourmet 

Delicious twist on a traditional African rice pudding recipe made with couscous, pineapple and sour cream. 

Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 2 hours chilling Total time: 2 hour 20 min

Ingredients

2 cups cooked couscous

1 cup whole milk

¾ cup sour cream

¼ cup canned crushed pineapple

¼ cup pureed papaya

¼ tablespoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, add the milk and sour cream and mix well. Then mix in the remaining ingredients except papaya. Mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Top with pureed papaya and brown sugar. 

Did you know?

Caakiri Couscous Pudding

Couscous is small pasta made of semolina, a form of wheat. It can be eaten as a side dish, salad or dessert, and you can use it in place of rice or quinoa. Couscous is not cooked, but rather steamed over hot water.

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