Roasted Semolina (Grießschnitten)

A simple dessert popular throughout Europe, this recipe for Roasted Semolina squares comes from Alsace. Semolina is a Durum flour popular for sweet dishes due to the flavor that rises from the rough milling process.

Roasted Semolina (Grießschnitten)

A simple dessert popular throughout Europe, this recipe for Roasted Semolina squares comes from Alsace. Semolina is a Durum flour popular for sweet dishes due to the flavor that rises from the rough milling process.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Alsatian, French, German
Keyword: Baked, Dessert
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 L Whole Milk
  • 500 g Semolina or Durum weat, roughly ground

Instructions

  • Bring the milk to a boil
  • Slowly add the wheat to the milk, stirring constantly. Continue to stir and let the wheat simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.
  • When thickened, pour onto a banking pan to a height of about 1-2cm and let cool.
  • Cut the cooled plate of semolina paste into squares or rectangles.
  • Roast the squares in melted butter until golden brown on each side.
  • Serve with apple sauce, ice cream or any other sweet sauce.

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