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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 lbs sweet potatoes
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond flavor

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 grate sweet potatoes.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a little bit of almond flavor to the sweet potatoes.

3

Add half a cup of brown sugar to the mixture.

4

Add 1/2 cup of flour to the mixture.

5

Add 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg and cinnamon to the mixture.

6

Add a little salt, about 1/2 teaspoon, to the mixture.

7

Mix the dry ingredients (cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt) together.

8

Combine the wet ingredients (coconut milk, vanilla, and sugar) with the dry ingredients.

9

Add the grated sweet potato to the combined mixture and mix well.

10

Add freshly grated coconut to the mixture (optional).

11

Grease the baking pan with butter.

12

Pour the mixture into the greased baking pan.

13

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

14

Bake for 45 minutes.

15

Check the pudding after 20 minutes and adjust as necessary.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlpotbaking dishmixing spoonsifter

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

glutendairynuts

Also Known As

Jamaican Sweet Potato CakeSweet Potato Pudding

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