Frank Hart of Massillon, Ohio, was seeking a recipe for a Grape-Nuts Custard Pudding similar to the one he had enjoyed in restaurants in New England, on Cape Cod in particular.
Lorraine Haley of East Falmouth, Mass., sent in a recipe for the pudding that she has been making for more than 40 years. She says it is the original recipe that appeared on the box of Post Grape-Nuts cereal.
The crunchy cereal almost completely dissolves once the pudding is baked, but the nutty flavor remains. I thought this pudding tasted best served warm and topped with fresh whipped cream or cold milk.
Grape-Nuts Custard Pudding
Makes 4 cups or 8 servings
3/4 cup Grape-Nuts cereal
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
2 cups milk
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
Mix cereal with melted butter. Beat sugar into eggs; add cereal mixture and the remaining ingredients, blending well. Pour into a 1-quart baking dish. Place dish in pan of hot water. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Stir thoroughly.
Bake another 20 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, Cool Whip or milk.
Per serving: 197 calories, 6 grams protein, 9 grams fat, 5 grams saturated fat, 24 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 99 milligrams cholesterol, 194 milligrams sodium
RECIPE REQUEST
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The nutrition analyses accompanying recipes in today's Taste section were calculated by registered dietitian Jodie Shield, except where noted.