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thiakry in a bowl with raisins and chopped nuts

Thiakry

Thiakry is a delicious traditional West African dessert. This sweet and creamy dessert made with millet couscous originated in Senegal and Gambia.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large bowl

Ingredients

  • cup water
  • cup couscous see notes below if using millet
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ¾ cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • chopped nuts optional for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the couscous and cover tightly with a lid. Remove the pan from the heat, and let the couscous steam for five minutes. Use a fork to fluff the mixture.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed milk, yogurt, and half-and-half. Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg and whisk until combined.
  • Stir in the couscous, and mix until well combined. Ensure that all chunks of couscous are broken up and evenly distributed in the mixture.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. Serve topped with raisins and chopped nuts.

Heather's Helpful Hints

  • Serving Suggestions: Serve Thiakry topped with shredded coconut, pineapples, bananas, or papaya. Most fresh or dried fruits will pair nicely with this dessert. 
  • Using Millet: This recipe is traditionally made with millet couscous. I recommend using the instructions on your package for appropriate cooking times, as they can vary from brand to brand. 
  • Make-Ahead: You can make this dessert the night before and store it in the refrigerator. If you find it has thickened up, add more half-and-half until it reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 1mg
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