Moustalevria (Grape Wine Pudding)

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 13

Indulge in the Sweet and Tangy Moustalevria (Grape Wine Pudding)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	8 cups mousto ( wine must )
	1 cup semolina or 1 cup flour
	1/4 cup wood ash ( no kidding )
	sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

310

Sugar

29g

Fat

Moustalevriain Greek means grape jelly or grape pudding. This is one of the sweet delicacies classic to the Greek region of Crete. Greeks love wine and find a way to add it to their cuisine, from using it as an ingredient in savory dishes to using it in sweet delicacies like this one. It's generally served after meals and is quite popular in Crete especially during festive seasons. This traditional recipe is so simple yet so flavorful that your taste buds will crave for more.

Instructions

1.	In a pot, mix the wine must and wood ash together and let it sit overnight.
2.	Strain the liquid mixture into another pot and discard the wood ash.
3.	Add sugar and semolina (or flour) slowly while constantly stirring to avoid lumps.
4.	Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and starts to pull away from the sides of the pot.
5.	Pour the mixture into a pan and let it cool to room temperature.
6.	Serve and enjoy chilled.

PROS

Moustalevria is a unique traditional dessert with a sweet and tangy flavor that is sure to delight your taste buds.
Plus, this recipe only requires 4 ingredients which you might already have at home!
It is a vegan-friendly dessert as well.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It takes a bit of patience to cook this pudding, as it requires you to stir constantly to avoid lumps and achieve the perfect consistency.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Grape must and semolina both have their own health benefits. Grape must, the main ingredient here, is a good source of antioxidants that can help protect against various diseases. Semolina is a good source of protein and dietary fiber which helps in maintaining heart health and reducing the risk of diabetes.