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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
1 large yellow belly sweet potato (2 and 3/4 pounds)
yam
2 cups flour
1 cup caramel
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg powder
2 cups coconut milk
vanilla extract (eyeballed)
2 cups sugar
browning (to taste)
grated coconut

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

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the dish.

2

Slice the large yellow belly sweet potato to peel it more easily.

3

Peel the sweet potato, wash it, and then grate it using a traditional Jamaican grater.

4

Cut out any bad spots from the sweet potato before grating.

5

Grate the coconut after the sweet potato.

6

Grate the yam last to help clean the grater and avoid skin irritation from the yam.

7

Combine the grated sweet potato, yam, and coconut in a bowl.

8

Prepare the dry ingredients by sifting together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of caramel, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder.

9

Set the dry ingredients aside and prepare the wet ingredients.

10

Combine 2 cups of coconut milk, vanilla extract (eyeballed), 2 cups of sugar, and browning in a separate bowl.

11

Mix the wet ingredients with the grated sweet potato, yam, and coconut mixture.

12

Add the dry ingredients in two batches, mixing well with your hands for about two minutes.

13

Ensure the mixture is thick and not too watery, adjusting sugar if necessary.

14

Grease the baking pan with butter without using grease paper.

15

Pour the mixture into the greased baking pan and smooth it down.

16

Cover the baking pan with foil and bake for one hour.

17

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

traditional Jamaican graterbaking panmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Jamaican Sweet Potato CakeSweet Potato Pudding

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