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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
2 pounds yellow sweet potatoes
1 pound machine (optional, can substitute with yellow yam or cocoa)
2 cups coconut milk
8 ounces melted butter (optional)
2 cups coconut flakes or coconut shreds (optional)
1/4 cup rice
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 grated fresh nutmeg (or jarred nutmeg)
1 cup raisins soaked in white rum (optional)
1 tablespoon almond flavoring
2 tablespoons vanilla flavoring
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
mixed spice

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

Start by peeling the sweet potatoes.

2

Wash the sweet potatoes and then grate them using the smaller side of the grater (or blend if preferred, but grating is recommended to avoid a watery mixture).

3

Add cinnamon powder and mixed spice to the grated sweet potatoes.

4

Add melted butter to the mixture.

5

Incorporate the coconut milk into the mixture.

6

Add the grated fresh nutmeg (or jarred nutmeg).

7

Mix in the coconut flakes (if using).

8

Add the soaked raisins to the mixture, along with the rum they were soaked in.

9

Add rice to the mixture.

10

Add 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 teaspoons of salt to the mixture and stir until combined.

11

Preheat the oven to 220°C (428°F).

12

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

13

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

14

After baking, let the pudding cool for 1 hour before cutting.

15

Cut a slice to show the inside of the pudding.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

graterbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Jamaican Sweet Potato CakeSweet Potato Pudding

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