• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
All Tastes German
  • All Recipes
  • Christmas
  • Oktoberfest
  • Shop
  • Login
  • Contact Us
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • Christmas
  • Oktoberfest
  • Shop
  • Login
  • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • All Recipes
    • Christmas
    • Oktoberfest
    • Shop
    • Login
    • Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » German Dessert Recipes

    German Semolina Pudding - Grießbrei

    Published: Feb 22, 2021 · Modified: Mar 8, 2022 by Angela Schofield · 4 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    Semolina Pudding is a German dessert that can be made very simple with just 3 ingredients, semolina, sugar and milk.

    Griesbrei German Semolina Pudding

    But this recipes has a more indulgent touch and a little special something that brings the simple semolina pudding to another level. The velvet, creamy texture of this dessert gives it a festive touch. 

    German Semolina Pudding

    How is semolina pudding called in German?

    Semolina pudding is called either "Griessbrei" or "Griesspudding" in German speaking countries.

    How to pronounce "Griessbrei" and "Griesspudding" in German?

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say "Griessbrei" and "Griesspudding" in German.

    click play button to listen

    Listen to this audio file to hear how to say Griessbrei and Griesspudding in German.

    How to make German Semolina Pudding Video Tutorial

    Authentic German Semolina Pudding Recipe

    Recipe

    Semolina Pudding Griesbrei Recipe

    Grießbrei

    Angela Schofield
    Semolina pudding is a very popular dessert in Germany
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Recipe Share on Facebook Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine German
    Servings 3 -4 Servings
    Calories 539 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 ⅓ cups milk
    • ½ cup soft wheat semolina
    • 2 tbsp. sugar
    • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
    • 1 pinch of salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tbsp. butter

    Instructions
     

    • Add milk and sugar to a sauce pan, mix well and bring to a light simmer.
    • Gradually add the semolina while stirring.
    • Bring to a light simmer, cover with a lid, and remove from heat.
    • Allow to sit for about 5 min.
    • In the meantime, separate the egg.
    • Beat the egg white with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
    • Add the egg yolk to the semolina pudding and mix well until fully incorporated.
    • Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
    • Fold in egg white.

    Notes

    You can serve this dessert either warm or chilled.

    Nutrition

    Yield: 1PortionCalories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 24gFat: 12gFiber: 6gSugar: 9g
    Keyword desserts, griessbrei, semolina pudding
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    How to Serve Semolina Pudding?

    Semolina pudding is delicious warm but can also enjoyed chilled. You can eat the pudding as is, with a cinnamon-sugar mixture or my favorite topping is apple sauce or fruit compote.

    Griessbrei

    More German Dessert Recipes

    • Quarkbällchen on a white plate with gold rim.
      Quarkbällchen - German Quark Balls
    • German plum dumplings on a white plate with fork.
      German Plum Dumplings - Zwetschgenknödel
    • Stack of pfannkuchen on a white plate.
      Pfannkuchen - German Pancakes
    • Apple juice Wackelpudding dessert and Oktoberfest cookies on a wood table.
      Homemade Oktoberfest Jelly Pudding Dessert

    Reader Interactions

    Join the Conversation Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Angela framed by German landscape

    Guten Tag, I'm Angela,
    Herzlich willkommen! I'm glad you've stopped by.

    It is a joy to share with you some of my all-time favorite authentic German recipes and tell you a little bit about the cultural background of my home country, Germany.

    More about me →

    Latest Recipes

    • German yeast cake, called Zuckerkuchen, on white cake stand.
      German Yeast Cake - Zuckerkuchen
    • Easter bunny in flowers with "Frohe Ostern" sign announcing German Easter food.
      German Easter Food
    • Everything pretzel knots with obazda and German beer in the background.
      Everything Pretzel Knots
    • Krapfen on a white serving plate. Coffee cups in the background.
      Krapfen Recipe - Easy Faschingskrapfen

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About

    Copyright © 2022 AS Consulting / All Tastes German