Turkish Fig Pudding

Recipe: Turkish Fig Pudding

Turkish Fig Pudding also known as Incir Uyutmasi is an easy to make, delectable, melt in the mouth, luscious pudding that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as dessert. Basically you need only 2 main ingredients, dried figs and milk. This dessert is sugar free and excellent indulgence for diabetics. This Turkish Fig Pudding is a traditional recipe, that probably comes way back from the Ottoman Empire times. Incir Uyutmasi translates as ‘sleeping figs’ as the figs are allowed to ‘sleep’ in the milk overnight. In reality, the figs help to ferment the milk to make a yogurt like consistency.

 

Trail And Error

The first time I made the pudding it did not set at all. The pudding became thick because of the figs and was edible.  That is because it is winter and the kitchen is not warm enough. So the second time round, I warmed up the oven to a temperature of 150°C and switched off. I allowed the pudding to sit in the warm oven for 6 hours. Then I allowed it to chill in the fridge overnight.

 

Sharing This Recipe With 2024 Alphabet Challenge Group

We’re now on letter F and I just love this theme. Just love the the recipes that members share. Either the main ingredient begins with the letter of the bi week or the dish name begins with it. Wendy, the initiator of the group definitely has got us to put on our thinking caps. I had the Turkish Fig Pudding bookmarked for ages but then I forget about it.  I decided to check out my Pinterest Board where I pin recipes that I want to try out later. And Incir Uyutmasi was one of them – perfect as figs begin with the letter F. Truthfully, couldn’t wait to post this recipe under letter I or T 🙂

 

Some Recipes With F Ingredients Or Dishes Beginning With F On My Blog

 

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• Sneha’s Recipe: French Beans Fry – Andhra Style 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Chicken Fajita Bowl 
• Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Fruity Baked Oatmeal 
• Mayuri’s Jikoni: Turkish Fig Pudding 
• Blogghetti: Homemade Fajita Seasoning 
• Palatable Pastime: Fake Fatty Pastrami 
• Food Lust People Love: Baked Chicken and Feta Meatballs 
• Magical Ingredients: Fava Fennel Paratha 
• Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Butternut Squash Soup with French Herbes

 

Ingredients Required For Turkish Fig Pudding

What Kind Of Figs To Use?

Don’t use the dark brown more dry figs. Best ones to use are the golden variety which are not hard. The figs are soaked in hot water for 30-60 minutes to soften them.

What Type Of Milk To Use?

For that creamy luscious texture it is best to use full fat dairy milk. As I didn’t have that at hand, I added a bit of fresh cream to the milk. I took 450ml milk and 50ml fresh whipping cream. The milk has to be warm enough about 25°C. Raw milk should be heated to almost boiling point and then allowed to cool till it reaches 25°C. Or when you insert your pinky finger in the milk, you can leave it there comfortably for a few seconds.

What Flavours To Add?

Can add cinnamon or cardamom powder. If you prefer, don’t add any flavours. The flavours from the figs is good enough.

Water

Some hot water is required to soak the figs in.

Toppings

Walnuts

While you can serve the pudding without any topping, adding a bit of crunch would make it more exotic. I added some roasted chopped walnuts. You can opt for almonds or pistachios.

Maple Syrup |Honey | Grape Molasses

Generally, the pudding is not too sweet and the sweetness from the figs is enough. However, if you want the pudding a wee bit sweeter then drizzle some honey or maple syrup on top just before serving. I used some maple syrup as I don’t have grape molasses.

 

 

 

 

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