Description
This rose pudding with cardamom syrup and rhodiola-pistachio crumble is a delicately spiced, floral dessert with a silky texture and a crunchy, nourishing topping. It’s a naturally gluten-free treat that feels elegant, comforting, and ideal for entertaining or mindful indulgence.
Ingredients
- Cardamom Syrup:
- 1 tablespoon dried cardamom seeds
- 100 milliliters water
- 200 grams coconut sugar or white sugar
- Rhodiola & Pistachio Crumble:
- 1/4 cup pistachio nuts
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon rhodiola powder
- Rose Pudding:
- 500 milliliters almond milk or milk of choice
- 30 grams tapioca starch (about 3.5 tablespoons)
- 4 tablespoons rose water
- 20 grams xylitol powder
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
Instructions
- Make the Cardamom Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine cardamom seeds and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Strain, return liquid to pan, add sugar, and stir over low heat until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Crumble: Crush pistachios roughly. Mix with coconut sugar, rhodiola powder, and melted coconut oil. Refrigerate until needed.
- Make the Pudding: In a saucepan, whisk almond milk, tapioca starch, rose water, xylitol, and xanthan gum while cold to prevent lumps. Place over medium heat and whisk continuously until thickened. Do not boil. Pour into jars or molds and refrigerate until set (about 1 hour).
- Assemble: Once chilled, spoon cardamom syrup over pudding and top with rhodiola-pistachio crumble. Serve cold.
Notes
- Use toasted coconut flakes or sunflower seeds instead of pistachios for a nut-free version.
- Rose petals make a lovely garnish and enhance aroma.
- Cornstarch can be substituted for tapioca starch, though texture may vary slightly.
- Honey or maple sugar can be used instead of xylitol for a more natural sweetener.
- Keep components stored separately for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
