Biancomangiare (Almond Milk White Pudding)
Biancomangiare (Almond Milk White Pudding) is a traditional Sicilian dessert made from almond milk, sugar, and cornstarch. Smooth, creamy, and delicately flavored with vanilla, it’s an elegant dairy-free pudding that’s both light and luxurious — perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 liter (4.23 cups) almond milk
300 g (1.5 cups) sugar
150 g (1.17 cups) cornstarch
1 whole vanilla bean pod
Pistachios, crushed as desired (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sift the sugar and cornstarch together in a medium-sized heavy-bottomed pot to remove any lumps.
- Split the vanilla bean pod lengthwise with a knife and scrape out the seeds. Add them to the sugar-cornstarch mixture and stir to combine.
- Gradually pour in the almond milk while whisking continuously to keep the mixture smooth and lump-free.
- Place the pot over low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to boil and thickens into a silky pudding consistency.
- Remove from the heat, stir briefly, and pour the pudding into six small molds that have been lightly dampened with cold water.
- Refrigerate for about 5 hours, or until fully set.
- To serve, gently unmold onto dessert plates and sprinkle the tops with crushed pistachios for garnish.
Notes
Use homemade almond milk for a richer flavor.
Replace the vanilla bean with almond or orange blossom extract for a different aroma.
Top with candied fruit, shaved dark chocolate, or toasted almonds for variation.
Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving if too firm.
Best served cold and consumed within 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pudding
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
