Creamy Fruit-and-Nut Couscous Pudding Recipe

Name: Creamy Fruit-and-Nut Couscous Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 qt. milk; 2 cups water; - Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed; 1 tsp. almond extract; 1 qt. Israeli couscous, uncooked; 1 cup golden raisins; 1 cup dried apricots, diced; 1 cup dried cherries; 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1 cup pine nuts, toasted; 1/4 cup honey; 2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped; 2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 4 tsp. lemon zest, grated Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09; 4 tsp. orange zest, grated

Servings: persons

1-1/2 qt. milk
2 cups water
- Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed
1 tsp. almond extract
1 qt. Israeli couscous, uncooked
1 cup golden raisins
1 cup dried apricots, diced
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup honey
2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh mint, chopped
2-1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
4 tsp. lemon zest, grated Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09
4 tsp. orange zest, grated

1
Combine milk, water, cream cheese and almond extract in large saucepan; cook on medium heat until cream cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.
2
Stir in couscous; cover.
3
Reduce heat to low; simmer 8 to 10 min.
4
or until liquid is absorbed.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Transfer to large bowl.
7
Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
8
Cool completely.
9
Cover.
10
Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 qt. milk, 2 cups water, - Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cubed, 1 tsp. almond extract, and more.

Yes, Creamy Fruit-and-Nut Couscous Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Creamy Fruit-and-Nut Couscous Pudding

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