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Pouding Choumer Recipe with Chef Gautam Mehrishi

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Pouding Choumer

Cultural Context

Pouding Choumer is a traditional Quebecois dessert that translates to 'poor man's pudding.' Originating in the 19th century, it was created as a way to use simple ingredients and make a sweet treat for families. This dish is often associated with comfort and nostalgia, enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. Its rich, syrupy base and fluffy cake-like topping make it a beloved dessert, with variations found across Canada and beyond.

CanadianCAdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon yogurt water
1 tablespoon olive oil
a pinch of salt
chopped walnuts
chopped cashews
chopped almonds
chopped pistachios
4 tablespoons vanilla sugar
5 tablespoons yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
brown sugar for garnish

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

1

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of yogurt water and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the flour mixture.

3

Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and mix well.

4

Incorporate chopped walnuts, cashews, almonds, and pistachios into the mixture.

5

Add 4 tablespoons of vanilla sugar and 5 tablespoons of yogurt to the bowl and mix until combined.

6

Grease a baking dish with a little oil.

7

Pour the batter into the greased baking dish.

8

In another bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.

9

Pour this mixture over the batter in the baking dish.

10

Sprinkle some brown sugar on top for garnish.

11

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

12

Bake for 122 minutes until done.

13

Garnish with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Pouding ChômeurPouding Chomer

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