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Sweet Potato Pudding

Cultural Context

Sweet Potato Pudding, or Pudín de Batata, hails from the Dominican Republic, where it is a cherished dessert often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish showcases the island's abundant sweet potatoes and coconut, reflecting the Caribbean's rich culinary heritage. Today, it has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in other Latin American cuisines, making it a beloved treat for many.

DominicanDOdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 medium large sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
0.5 tablespoon cinnamon
fresh ground nutmeg
2 whole sticks of unsalted butter
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
0.5 cup regular sugar
fresh ginger
spoonful of evaporated milk
lemon juice
flour
2 duck eggs

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a plant-based binder.

1

Roast three medium large sweet potatoes and allow to cool.

2

Peel the sweet potatoes and remove any bad spots.

3

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

4

Blend the sweet potatoes in a food processor to remove strings.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, 0.5 tablespoon of cinnamon, and fresh ground nutmeg to the sweet potatoes.

6

Add 2 whole sticks of unsalted butter and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

7

Mix in 1 cup of brown sugar and 0.5 cup of regular sugar, adjusting to taste.

8

Grate in fresh ginger and add a spoonful of evaporated milk.

9

Add a squeeze of lemon juice and flour to the mixture.

10

Incorporate 2 beaten duck eggs into the batter.

11

Grease the baking dish with butter and pour in the sweet potato mixture.

12

Divide the batter into two smaller baking dishes if necessary.

13

Bake for 50 minutes until the top is set and lightly brown, but still jiggles.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

food processorbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Pudín de BatataDulce de Batata

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