Dèguè (Millet and Yogurt Dessert)
DessertBurkina Faso

DèguèMillet and Yogurt Dessert

A chilled dessert of tender millet folded into sweetened yogurt. Creamy, lightly tangy, and often finished with raisins, it is a simple and refreshing treat.

Prep

20m

Cook

20m

Serves

4

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
486kcal

Calories

14g

Protein

10g

Fat

85g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Millet

  • 220g
    Millet
  • 700ml
    Water

Cream

  • 500g
    Plain Yogurt
  • 180g
    Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 25g
    White Sugar
  • 5ml
    Vanilla Extract
  • 40g
    Raisin

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.

  2. 02

    Add the millet and cook gently until tender, then drain if needed and let it cool completely.

  3. 03

    Mix the plain yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, white sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.

  4. 04

    Fold the cooled millet into the yogurt mixture.

  5. 05

    Stir in the raisins, then chill until cold.

  6. 06

    Keep chilled and serve the dèguè well chilled.

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