Caakiri (Couscous Pudding)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 11

Creamy and sweet African dessert recipe for your taste buds

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

28g

Fat

10g

Caakiri, a Couscous Pudding, is an African dessert recipe that is prepared by combining couscous, evaporated milk, yogurt, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to create a creamy and sweet dish. It has its roots in Western Africa but has become a popular dessert recipe worldwide, owing to its taste and easy preparation method. You can choose to garnish it with crushed pineapple or mint leaves, depending on your taste. This dish is a perfect dessert for any occasion and will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Instructions

1.	Combine couscous, evaporated milk, yogurt, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
2.	Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
3.	Cover the mixture with a plastic wrap and let it chill for at least an hour or two.
4.	After the chilling is over, garnish the Caakiri with crushed pineapple or mint leaves.

PROS

Caakiri is a delicious dessert that is sweet and creamy.
It is an easy-to-make dish that is perfect for serving at events or to satisfy your sweet tooth.

CONS

It’s a high-carb dish because of its primary ingredient, couscous.
While it is filling, it is important to eat it in moderation to avoid overeating.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Caakiri is loaded with essential nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins, which are essential for our body.
Since it’s made from natural ingredients, unlike processed desserts, it has a low glycemic index that helps in controlling elevated sugar levels. Adding a pinch of nutmeg may also support sleep and digestion.

	2 cups couscous
	1 cup evaporated milk
	2 cups yogurt ( plain or vanilla )
	1 cup sour cream
	1/2 cup sugar
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	1 dash nutmeg ( optional )
	crushed pineapple or mint ( to garnish )