Dèguè / Thiakry (Millet & Sweet Yogurt Pudding)

• Prep time: 15 minutes

• Cook time: 20 minutes

• Total time: 35 minutes

• Servings: 6 servings

• Country of Origin: Togo

• Description: A comforting West African sweet dessert featuring steamed millet couscous folded into a rich, sweetened cream and yogurt base spiced with nutmeg.

• Presentation & How It's Eaten: Served chilled in dessert cups or glasses, garnished with a sprinkle of ground nutmeg or toasted peanuts. Eaten with a spoon.

• Ingredients:

  • 1 cup millet couscous (millet semolina)

  • 1.5 cups hot water

  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk

  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

• Step-by-Step Directions:

  • Steam Millet: Place millet couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour hot water over it, cover, and let steam for 10 minutes until tender. Alternatively, steam in a steamer basket for 15 minutes.

  • Cool Millet: Fluff the steamed millet with a fork and let it cool completely to room temperature.

  • Prepare Sweetened Yogurt Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and sugar until completely smooth.

  • Combine: Gently fold the cooled millet couscous into the sweet yogurt mixture until evenly distributed.

  • Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving chilled.

• Optional: Top with raisins, toasted coconut flakes, or chopped peanuts before serving.

• Cooking Tips: Ensure the millet is fully cooled before combining with the dairy mixture to keep the texture creamy and prevent the yogurt from separating.

• Nutrition Facts:

  • Calories: ~360 kcal

  • Total Fat: 8g

  • Saturated Fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 30mg

  • Sodium: 140mg

  • Total Carbohydrates: 58g

  • Dietary Fiber: 2g

  • Sugars: 36g

  • Protein: 12g