Dessert
Assidat Zgougou
About
The dark, silky Tunisian pudding made from ground Aleppo pine seeds, topped with a layer of pale milk cream and a mosaic of nuts, traditionally prepared to celebrate the Mawlid.
Equipment
- Blender or fine grinder
- Fine sieve or muslin cloth
- Two saucepans
- Whisk
- Serving cups
Ingredients
Zgougou (Aleppo pine seeds)250 g
Water1.2 litres
Sugar (for pudding)150 g
Cornflour (cornstarch)80 g
Milk (for cream topping)500 ml
Sugar (for cream)60 g
Cornflour (for cream)40 g
Orange blossom water1 tbsp
Mixed nuts (pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts)150 g
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