Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 4
A delicate, silky pudding with centuries of history, Flummery was a favorite among Colonial Americans and Europeans alike! 🏺✨ Originally a simple oat-based dish from medieval Britain, it evolved into a sweet, elegant dessert enjoyed by early settlers in America. Light, creamy, and naturally thickened, Flummery is a forgotten gem that deserves a revival! 🍽️
Ingredients For Flummery�
🔥 For Traditional Oat-Based Flummery:
☑ ½ cup rolled oats 🌾
☑ 2 cups water 💧
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 honey or sugar 🍯
☑ ½ teaspoon🥄 cinnamon or nutmeg ✨
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 lemon zest 🍋
🔥 For the Creamy, Modern Version:
☑ 2 cups milk or cream 🥛
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 cornstarch (for thickening) 🌿
☑ 2 tablespoons🥄 sugar 🍯
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 vanilla extract 🌼
🔥 For Garnish:
☑ Fresh berries 🍓
☑ A drizzle of honey 🍯
☑ A sprinkle of ground cinnamon ✨
👩🍳 Cooking Steps For Flummery�
🔥 Step 1: Prepare the Oat Base (Traditional Method)
1️⃣ In a pot, soak oats in water for 4-6 hours (or overnight).
2️⃣ Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Strain through a fine sieve, keeping only the thickened liquid.
🔥 Step 2: Make the Creamy Flummery (Modern Method)
1️⃣ Heat milk, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.
2️⃣ In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water, then whisk into the milk mixture.
3️⃣ Stir constantly until thick and silky (about 5 minutes).
🔥 Step 3: Chill & Serve
1️⃣ Pour into serving glasses or ramekins.
2️⃣ Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set.
🔥 Step 4: Garnish & Enjoy!
1️⃣ Top with fresh berries, honey, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
2️⃣ Serve chilled for a light, refreshing dessert!
🏺 Flummery: A Forgotten Dessert Revived! 🍮🔥
Whether simple and rustic or creamy and indulgent, Flummery is a timeless treat that connects us to the culinary past. Try this silky, lightly sweetened pudding and experience the elegance of history in every spoonful! 🚀✨
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