Cool the semolina before adding eggs
Stir eggs into lukewarm semolina so they distribute evenly without setting too soon. The preparation time includes this cooling phase.
German Recipe
Prune plum and poppy seed semolina bake
Precooked milk semolina is combined with ground poppy seeds and bound with egg. Prune plum quarters cook on the surface, adding a fruity note to the warm bake.
Total time
1 hr 5 min
Calories
318 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Milk semolina and poppy seeds from the oven
This bake combines a creamy semolina base with juicy autumn fruit. The precooked semolina cools before eggs are stirred in, keeping the mixture even. In the oven it sets into a soft dessert. Freshly ground poppy seeds add fine dark specks and a nutty flavour.
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Recipe
Prune plum and poppy seed semolina bake
Creamy milk semolina with poppy seeds, egg and juicy prune plums bakes into a golden autumn dessert.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Precook the milk semolina
Bring milk, sugar and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Sprinkle in semolina and ground poppy seeds while stirring and simmer gently over low heat for 3 minutes. Transfer to a wide bowl and cool for about 15 minutes until only lukewarm. Stir occasionally.
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2
Prepare dish and fruit
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180 °C with conventional top and bottom heat. Butter a baking dish about 20 × 25 cm. Wash prune plums and cut into quarters.
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3
Add eggs
Whisk eggs and stir them into the semolina only once it is lukewarm. Spread the mixture evenly in the dish and press prune plum quarters lightly into it with cut sides facing upwards.
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4
Bake
Bake on the middle shelf for about 30 minutes until lightly golden and fully set in the centre. The egg mixture must reach at least 70 °C for 2 minutes inside; bake longer if needed.
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5
Serve warm
Remove the dish using oven gloves. Let steam escape briefly, divide into portions with a large spoon and serve warm. The bake stays creamy inside.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Prune plum and poppy seed semolina bake
Face cut surfaces upwards
This displays the fruit’s colour on the surface. Press prune plums in only lightly rather than submerging them completely.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace prune plums with the same pitted weight of plums and cut into small wedges. Nutritional values may differ.
Replace poppy seeds with the same quantity of finely ground hazelnuts. Flavour and nutritional values change.
Nutrition per serving
318kcal
40.9 gCarbohydrates
11.5 gProtein
11.3 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Prune plum and poppy seed semolina bake
Eggs would set immediately in patches if the semolina were too hot. A lukewarm mixture combines evenly with the whisked egg.
The base recipe is calculated for pure unsweetened poppy seeds. Ready-made filling often contains sugar and other ingredients and cannot be substituted without changes.
The centre should be fully set and no longer wobble as liquid. A thermometer helps: reach at least 70 °C for 2 minutes inside the egg mixture.
Yes. The preparation time includes cooling the precooked semolina. Prepare dish and fruit meanwhile; very hot or large bowls can lengthen cooling.
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