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A bowl of farina with berries and butter.

Farina (Puerto Rican Cream of Wheat)

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Puerto Rican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Are you even Puerto Rican if your mom didn’t serve you a bowl of Crema de Farina for breakfast once a week? This Puerto Rican milled wheat recipe has that subtly sweet, creamy smooth richness that’s perfect for serving topped with fresh fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon. The perfect quick and easy meal!


Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups milk or water
  • 1/2 cup farina
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Combine farina with milk, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon: Whisk everything except the butter together in a pot over medium heat. Continue whisking until the mixture thickens.
  2. Whisk in butter & serve: Once the cream of wheat begins to thicken, turn the heat to low and whisk in butter. Once the butter melts into the mixture, your farina is ready to enjoy. Taste to see if you’d like to add any additional sweetener. Serve with a pat of butter, sprinkle of cinnamon, and fresh fruit, if desired.

Notes

*Whisk in additional milk or water to thin out as needed while still hot.