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Silken Moroccan Vanilla Rosewater Pudding with Almond Crunch

Name: Silken Moroccan Vanilla Rosewater Pudding with Almond Crunch
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon rosewater; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sliced almonds; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon butter

An elegant dessert that marries the subtle fragrance of rosewater and vanilla with the satisfying texture of almond crunch, creating a perfect blend of smoothness and crispiness.

4.6(401 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 21, 2026

Silken Moroccan Vanilla Rosewater Pudding with Almond Crunch — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pudding

For the Almond Crunch

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 412 kcal
Protein: 6.8 g
Carbs: 37.3 g
Fat: 27.5 g
Fiber: 1.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2472 kcal
Protein: 41 g
Carbs: 224 g
Fat: 165 g
Fiber: 10 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups whole milk	300	16	24	16	0
1 cup heavy cream	820	5	7	88	0
1/2 cup granulated sugar	400	0	100	0	0
3 tablespoons cornstarch	90	0	22	0	0
1 tablespoon rosewater	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon vanilla extract	12	0	1	0	0
1 cup sliced almonds	550	20	20	50	10
1/4 cup granulated sugar	200	0	50	0	0
1 tablespoon butter	100	0	0	11	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pudding Mix

1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar.
2
Dissolve Sugar
Heat over medium flame until sugar dissolves completely.
Tip: Be careful not to boil the pudding mixture; just bring it to a gentle simmer.
3
Incorporate Cornstarch
Stir in cornstarch, ensuring it dissolves without clumping.
4
Add Flavors
Add rosewater and vanilla extract, mix well.
Tip: Ensure the rosewater is of high quality for the most authentic flavor.

Preparing the Almond Crunch

1
Melt Butter
In a non-stick pan, melt butter over low to medium heat.
2
Caramelize Almonds
Add the almonds and sugar, stirring continuously until golden and caramelized.
Tip: Stir the almond mixture constantly to avoid burning.
3
Cool Crunch
Spread on parchment paper to cool and harden.

How to Make Silken Moroccan Vanilla Rosewater Pudding with Almond Crunch

Total time: 2 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Simmering the Pudding
Allow the pudding mixture to gently simmer until it thickens to a luscious, creamy texture.
2
Chilling the Pudding
Transfer the mixture to serving dishes and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
3
Setting the Almond Crunch
Ensure almond is fully cooled before breaking into pieces for garnish.