Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding (ukrainian Kutia)

Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding, also known as Ukrainian Kutia, is a traditional Eastern European dessert that is often served during Christmas Eve. This creamy and sweet pudding is made with wheat berries, honey, and poppy seeds, and is a delightful way to end a festive meal.

Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding (ukrainian Kutia)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the wheat berries and salt, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the wheat berries are tender.
  2. Once the wheat berries are cooked, drain any excess water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in the honey, poppy seeds, and chopped walnuts until well combined.
  4. Let the pudding cool to room temperature before serving. It can be served warm or cold.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large pot Mixing bowl Serving bowls

Tools

Spoon Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sweet Wheat Berry Pudding with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for a festive touch.

Tips & tricks

To save time, you can soak the wheat berries in water overnight to reduce the cooking time.

Cost

$5