Barley Cream with Lime and Coconut

Ingredients

200ml Helsekorn hull-less barley
1 liter milk
200ml Helsekorn quick-cooking hull-less barley flakes
4 tablespoons shredded coconut
200ml heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Grated zest and a little juice from 1 lime
Some tropical fruit, e.g., pineapple, mango, passion fruit

Instructions

1. Bring the milk to a boil, add the barley groats, and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the grains are soft and the porridge thickens.
2. Add the barley flakes and continue to cook for another 3–4 minutes.
3. Toast the shredded coconut in a dry frying pan.
4. Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and lime until stiff, then fold into the porridge. Serve with toasted coconut and fruit.

Tip: A red fruit sauce is also delicious with this dessert.