For a deeper flavor, toast the walnuts lightly before grinding. If you don't have slivered almonds, other nuts like pistachios or pecans can be used for decoration. The pudding can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Žito sa Šlagom (Serbian Wheat Pudding)
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PREP TIME40 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME9 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING24 People
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VIEWS12
A taste of Serbian tradition! This Žito sa Šlagom is a heartwarming wheat pudding, rich with walnuts and a touch of sweetness, perfect for celebrations and honoring life's cycles. Crowned with a cloud of whipped cream, it's a simple yet profound dessert.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate9 g
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Cholesterol2 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat1 g
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Sodium6 mg
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
15 mins
The Wheat Awakening: Place wheat berries in a 3-quart saucepan; add boiling water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil. Let boil for 15 seconds, then drain and discard the water. Repeat five times: add boiling water, bring to a boil, boil for 15 seconds, drain.
02
Step
8 hrs
The Soaking Ritual: Cover wheat berries again by 2 inches with boiling water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 seconds, then remove from the heat without draining. Place the pan on a folded blanket, cover, and wrap with towels or blankets. Let sit at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
03
Step
10 mins
Grinding the Goodness: The next day, drain any water that hasn't been absorbed. Grind wheat berries thoroughly in a food processor. (If you use a blender, work in very small batches.) Transfer ground wheat to a bowl and clean the food processor.
04
Step
10 mins
Nutty Infusion: Grind walnuts in the food processor until fine. Add confectioners' sugar and process until mixture resembles fine meal. Add ground wheat and pulse until well combined.
05
Step
5 mins
Porcupine Presentation: Spoon pudding into a glass trifle bowl or serving dish. Stick slivered almonds into pudding to resemble a porcupine.
06
Step
10 mins
Whipped Cream Dreams: Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
07
Step
5 mins
Final Flourish: Serve pudding in 2-tablespoon portions in small decorative bowls or custard cups. Top each serving with whipped cream.
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Marie Ward
Jun 22, 2025This recipe is amazing! The texture is perfect, and the taste is heavenly.
Chaz Blick
Jun 13, 2025I followed this recipe for Slava, and it was a huge hit! Thank you for sharing!
Tate Prohaska
May 31, 2025Easy to follow and delicious. My family loved it!