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Jamaican Style Classic Sweet Potato Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Sweet Potato Pudding is a beloved dessert that reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage. Traditionally served during festive occasions, it showcases the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes, combined with spices and coconut milk. This pudding is not only a staple in Jamaican households but has also found its way into Caribbean cuisine globally, with variations that include different spices and additional ingredients.

JamaicanJMdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
750 g sweet potato
750 g brown sugar
1.5 cups plain flour
0.5 cups caramel
1 tsp mixed spice
1.5 tsp grated nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
2 cups coconut milk
0.5 cups raisins

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a binding agent.

1

Preheat the oven to gas mark 5 or 6 (around 375°F).

2

In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, mixed spice, nutmeg, and salt.

3

In a separate bowl, peel and grate sweet potatoes.

4

Mix grated sweet potatoes with brown sugar, coconut milk, and vanilla essence.

5

Add soaked raisins to the mixture.

6

Combine all ingredients and mix well until fully combined.

7

Prepare a 9-inch baking tray by greasing it with butter and lining the bottom with parchment paper.

8

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray.

9

Cover the tray with foil and place it in the oven.

10

Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, checking for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlgraterbaking trayscissorsspoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Sweet Potato PuddingJamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

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