Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

PAIN PATATE aka SWEET POTATO PUDDING

Login to Save
2.1K views👍 110
Haitian Dining With Marie
Haitian Dining With Marie
13 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Haitian Dining With Marie to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Pain Patate

Cultural Context

Pain Patate is a traditional Haitian dessert that reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, particularly its reliance on sweet potatoes and coconut. Often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings, this sweet bread embodies the warmth of Haitian hospitality. In modern times, variations have emerged, incorporating different spices or fruits, making it a beloved treat both in Haiti and among the diaspora.

HaitianHTdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 pounds sweet potato
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/10 coconut milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg powder
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon flour

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be a cost-effective substitute.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while enhancing flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

1

Peel the sweet potatoes, cut them in half, and wash them.

2

Grate the sweet potatoes.

3

Add coconut milk, evaporated milk, sugar, and the rest of the ingredients to the grated sweet potatoes and mix well.

4

Cook the mixture on medium-high heat for 45 minutes.

5

Transfer the mixture into a greased pan with butter and flour.

6

Bake in the oven at 350°F for one hour.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

graterstovegreased panoven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Sweet Potato BreadPain de Patate

More Pain Patate Videos

(8 videos)

Similar Haitian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)