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Published: May 15, 2019 · Modified: Nov 27, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Turkish Semolina Pudding | Sutlu Irmik Tatlisi

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Turkish Semolina Pudding or Sutlu Irmik Tatlisi is a soft and delicious pudding made with just a few basic ingredients. The sugar coated walnuts as a garnish is a perfect compliment to the pudding.

Pudding is one of the kind of recipes that I have not worked with much before. I see pudding more as Payasam / Kheer and or the Indian kesari and just satisfy myself with that. I am paired with Mireille for this month's Recipe Swap Challenge.

Turkish Semolina Pudding on a plate with spoon

We have known each other for about 8 years now and had a pleasure of staying in the same state until I moved to Oklahoma. Her blog - The Schizo Chef is filled with many different recipes from all over the world. She adapts to any cuisine as if its her own and her immense research into every cuisine and recipe is marvelous.

I was at loss to what to choose from Mir's blog. I was taking my time going through her different categories and that is when this Turkish Semolina Pudding caught my eyes. We are a big fan of Turkish food and thought why not add one more to my collection. Also since I have not made many puddings before, this Sutlu Irmik Tatlisi recipe sounded very simple for a beginner.

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Turkish Semolina Pudding on a plate and in glass bowls

What is special about this pudding -

This Turkish Semolina Pudding is made with just a handful of basic ingredients. I used the Indian fine rava to make this recipe. I am assuming the coarse rava might work as well but it could take a little longer to cook. Since I used fine semolina, it cooked very quickly.

I did not change much from Mir's recipe and followed it almost exactly. I decided to use some sugar coated walnuts instead of plain ones as a garnish and that worked so well. Another great recipe to use the fine semolina is this Honey Drizzled Semolina cake.

The texture of the cake is so wonderful that you will keep coming back for more.  To make the walnut garnish, I just toasted some walnuts and sprinkled it with granulated sugar. It melts and coats the walnuts in the heat and it almost becomes like candies nuts but not as sweet as the candy.

Just a little sugar went a long way. I would highly recommend using walnuts (with or without the sugar) as a garnish as it compliments the soft texture of the pudding adding a crunch to it.

Preparation time - 5 minutes
Cooking time - 15 minutes
Difficulty level - Easy
Recipe adapted from - The Schizo Chef

Ingredients to make Turkish Semolina Pudding - serves 4

  • Semolina - 5 TBSP
  • Sugar - 8 TBSP
  • Butter - 4 TBSP
  • Milk - 2 Cups
  • Vanilla extract - 1 tsp

To make Walnut Garnish

  • Walnuts - 10 large piece
  • Granulated sugar - 2 tsp
Sutlu Irmik Tatlisi sliced with spoon

Procedure to make Turkish Semolina Pudding

  • In a sauce pan, melt the butter.
  • Add the milk and sugar and mix. Let the milk mixture come to a gentle boil in low to medium flame.
  • Now slowly add the measured semolina. Reduce the heat and keep stirring the mixture until it thickens.
  • This takes about 3 to 5 minutes. When the pudding is almost thick, turn off the flame and stir in the vanilla.
  • Carefully pour the pudding into individual serving dish (if using) or a casserole.
How to make Turkish Semolina Pudding
  • Chill it for at least 30 minutes or until the pudding sets.
  • To make the Walnut Garnish - In the meantime, slightly roast the walnuts in a pan. Sprinkle the suagr evenly over the walnuts and shake it to coat. The sugar will dissolve in the heat and will coat the walnuts. Now turn off the flame and let the walnuts cool in the same pan. It will become crunchy when cool. Evenly chop the walnuts and use it as garnish.
Walnut garnish for semolina pudding
  • To serve - Once the pudding has set, you could invert it on a serving plate and garnish with sugared walnut. If not just serve the Sutlu Irmik Tatlisi as is in the individual bowls.
Turkish Semolina Pudding presented in glass bowl and plate

Other Pudding Recipes

  • Paal Payasam | Kheer | Rice Pudding
  • Double Ka Meetha | Indian Bread Pudding
  • Sheer Khorma – Sheer Khurma – Dates, Milk and Vermicelli Pudding
  • Black Rice Pudding / Nap Naang made the Rongmei Naga Style

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turkish semolina pudding in a plate with a golden spoon

Turkish Semolina Pudding

Turkish Semolina Pudding or Sutlu Irmik Tatlisi is a soft and delicious pudding made with just a few basic ingredients. The sugar coated walnuts as a garnish is a perfect compliment to the pudding. 
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Turkish
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoon Semolina
  • 8 tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

To make Walnut Garnish –

  • 10 pieces Walnuts
  • 2 teaspoon Granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a sauce pan, melt the butter.
  • Add the milk and sugar and mix. Let the milk mixture come to a gentle boil in low to medium flame.
  • Now slowly add the measured semolina. Reduce the heat and keep stirring the mixture until it thickens.
  • This takes about 3 to 5 minutes. When the pudding is almost thick, turn off the flame and stir in the vanilla.
  • Carefully pour the pudding into individual serving dish (if using) or a casserole.
  • Chill it for at least 30 minutes or until the pudding sets.
  • To make the Walnut Garnish – In the meantime, slightly roast the walnuts in a pan. Sprinkle the suagr evenly over the walnuts and shake it to coat. The sugar will dissolve in the heat and will coat the walnuts. Now turn off the flame and let the walnuts cool in the same pan. It will become crunchy when cool. Evenly chop the walnuts and use it as garnish.
  • To serve – Once the pudding has set, you could invert it on a serving plate and garnish with sugared walnut. If not just serve as is in the individual bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 552IU | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Pavani says

    June 15, 2019 at 4:21 am

    5 stars
    This semolina pudding looks absolutely irresistible and lipsmacking .It looks like rava kesari.

    Reply
  2. Shalini Sridharan says

    June 12, 2019 at 2:37 am

    Looks like our rava kesari! Would definitely try soon

    Reply
  3. Lathiya says

    May 31, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    The semolina pudding looks fabulous and it sounds so easy to make. The ingredients are so simple which I love.

    Reply
  4. Sasmita says

    May 31, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    Wow !!! Love these turkish semolina pudding sandhya ..... Look so delicious and melt in mouth kind of dessert.... with just few ingredients this is really one dish anyine must try

    Reply
  5. Jeannette (Jay Joy) says

    May 28, 2019 at 1:06 am

    5 stars
    Turkish Semolina Pudding looks so beautiful as a classy yet delicious dessert. Great for dinner guests.

    Reply
  6. Swathi says

    May 23, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like our rava kesari. Great I am going to give it a try.

    Reply
  7. Natalie says

    May 23, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds so interesting. I think I never tried semolina before. But now I definitely would love to give it a try. I'm saving this recipe.

    Reply
  8. Jo says

    May 23, 2019 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    Pudding can never be boring. And when it's rich and decadent looking like this semolina pudding, who can resist! I love how delicious the pudding has turned out.

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    May 22, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    5 stars
    This semolina pudding looks absolutely delicious! And your photos are gorgeous as well 🙂

    Reply
  10. Sonal says

    May 22, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    I loved the recipe. It is quite similar to Indian semolina Halwa.

    Reply
  11. Usha says

    May 20, 2019 at 8:38 pm

    Pudding set so well. It looks like sooji sheera and preparation is almost similar to it. Using only milk must have tasted more like a pudding.

    Reply
  12. Chef Mireille says

    May 20, 2019 at 10:30 am

    5 stars
    glad you liked the pudding so much - It was super delicious and you are reminding me I should make it again soon )

    Reply
  13. The Girl Next Door says

    May 17, 2019 at 3:04 am

    Beautiful captures!
    The pudding looks perfectly made, extremely delicious. 🙂 I would love to try this out some time, as we are big fans of Turkish cuisine too. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Nayna Kanabar says

    May 16, 2019 at 1:29 am

    5 stars
    This semolina pudding looks rich and delicious, very similar to semolina halwa we make for Prasad. I love your presentation . Beautiful capture.

    Reply

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