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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 large sweet potatoes
2 cups coconut milk
2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/4 piece of yellow yam/coco
1 tbs cinnamon
1 tbs nutmeg
1/4 tsp all spice
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
coconut trash
1 cup coconut milk (for custard)
1/4 cup sugar (for custard)
1/4 tsp vanilla (for custard)
1/4 tsp cinnamon (for custard)
1/4 cup nutmeg (for custard)

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 boil the sweet potatoes until tender.

2

Drain and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.

3

Blend 2 cups of coconut milk with the mashed sweet potatoes.

4

Mix in 2 cups of sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla, and 1 tsp of salt.

5

Sprinkle in 1 tbs of cinnamon, 1 tbs of nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp of all spice; stir to incorporate.

6

Sift in 1 cup of flour and 1/2 cup of cornmeal; mix until just combined.

7

Fold in the coconut trash and the yellow yam/coco until smooth.

8

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

9

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Jamaican Sweet Potato CakeSweet Potato Pudding

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