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Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary traditions of Jamaica, Sweet Potato Pudding is a beloved dessert often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings. This dish reflects the island's agricultural bounty and the use of local ingredients, celebrating the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Today, it is cherished not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean communities around the world, with variations that may include different spices or additions like nuts.

JamaicanJMdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4-5 lb sweet potatoes
half a green plantain
half a cocoa
1 cup flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2.5 cans coconut milk
1 tablespoon almond essence
2 tablespoons vanilla
3 tablespoons honey
1 cup sugar
grated coconut
1/2 stick butter
2 tablespoons molasses

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk lowers calories while adding a nutty flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds richness and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty taste.

1

Peel and grate 4-5 lb of sweet potatoes, half a green plantain, and half a cocoa.

2

Mix dry ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

3

In a separate bowl, mix 2.5 cans of coconut milk, 1 tablespoon almond essence, 2 tablespoons vanilla, and 3 tablespoons honey.

4

Combine the dry ingredients with the liquid ingredients, mixing well.

5

Add 1/2 stick of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of molasses to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

6

Grease three 9-inch baking pans with butter and line with wax paper.

7

Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling them appropriately.

8

Bake the puddings until done, then boil some coconut milk and pour it on top before putting it back in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

gratermixing bowlmeasuring cups9-inch baking panswax paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Jamaican Sweet Potato CakeSweet Potato Pudding

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