Emel KaradumanCommis de Cuisine
12 June 2026 Last updated: 11 September 2026

Since traditional zgougou powder is hard to find in Turkey, this recipe uses ground pine nuts for a velvety, nutty pudding with a similar character. Prepared for Mawlid al-Nabi, this Tunisian dessert is served in individual bowls with whipped cream and a nut garnish.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Grind the pine nuts

20 min

Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan, then blend them into a fine powder.

2

Simmer until thick

35 min

Simmer the pine nut powder with the water in a saucepan. Add the sugar and the starch mixed with a little water, then cook, stirring constantly, for 35 minutes, until thick like pudding.

3

Pour into molds

10 min

Divide the pudding among small serving bowls while it is hot.

4

Chill

240 min

Refrigerate the bowls for at least 4 hours (240 minutes), until the pudding is firm. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, chopped almonds, pistachios, and raisins.

Reminder

Stir constantly with a wooden spoon while the mixture simmers so it does not stick to the bottom. Pour the pudding into the molds while hot; the surface will not stay smooth if it cools first. Allergens: tree nuts (pine nuts, almonds, pistachios) and dairy (cream).

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Koray Karaer Commis 3 months ago

Tarifte yazan 4 saat yerine 2 saat bekletip misafirlere servis ettim, ortası hâlâ akışkandı ve kaşıkla alırken tamamen dağıldı. Bir sonraki denememde soğutucuda tam süresini bekleyip erkenden açmayacağım.

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Admin 3 months ago

4 saatlik bekleme nişastanın tam olarak bağlanması için gerekli, erken açtığınızda merkez akışkan kalır. Kaselerin kalınlığına göre bazen biraz daha uzun sürebilir, kenarları sıkılaşana kadar beklemenizi öneririm.

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