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Haitian Sweet Potato Bread Pudding

Cultural Context

Haitian Sweet Potato Bread Pudding, or Pouding Patate, originates from Haiti and reflects the country's rich culinary heritage that blends African, French, and indigenous influences. Traditionally served during festive occasions, this dish is a comforting dessert that celebrates the sweet potato's versatility. Today, it's enjoyed in various forms across the Caribbean and beyond, often adapted with local ingredients and flavors.

HaitianHTdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
3 lb Japanese yams
2 thumb-sized fresh ginger roots
2 ripe bananas
1 lime zested
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 can of evaporated milk
1 can condensed milk
2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
1 tbsp Haitian almond essence
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups raisins
1/2 cup dark Caribbean rum
1 cup dark sweet cherry
1 stick unsalted butter
2 cups dark brown sugar

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: carrots

Butternut squash offers a similar texture and sweetness.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a rich flavor and is dairy-free.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

Grate the sweet potatoes finely.

3

In a large bowl, mix the grated sweet potatoes with coconut milk, evaporated milk, condensed milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt.

4

Fold in the raisins, lime zest, and dark sweet cherries gently into the mixture.

5

Grease a baking dish with butter and pour the mixture into it evenly.

6

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until set and golden on top.

7

Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

Pouding Patate

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