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Jamaican Yellow Belly Sweet Potato Pudding

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Yellow Belly Sweet Potato Pudding is a beloved dessert often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish reflects the island's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing local ingredients like sweet potatoes and coconut. Traditionally, it showcases the creativity of Jamaican cooks, blending flavors and textures to create a comforting treat. Today, it is celebrated not only in Jamaica but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, each adding their own twist to this classic recipe.

JamaicanJMdessert
60 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
4 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 tbsp vanilla
1 tbsp yellow almond
1 tbsp molasses
1 oz white rum (optional)
3 tbsp ginger juice
4 large slices of bread
1 cup pastry flour
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tbsp cinnamon powder
1 tbsp mixed spice
2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp nutmeg maise / powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup mixed fruits
5 cups grated potato
2 tbsp melted butter / margarine
1 lb grated yellow yam
1/2 stick butter / margarine / melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup spiced liquid

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index and adds a caramel flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a tropical flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

1

Prepare the spiced liquid by mixing coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla, yellow almond, molasses, white rum (if using), and ginger juice in a bowl.

2

In a separate bowl, combine the dry mixture: bread, pastry flour, bread crumbs, cinnamon powder, mixed spice, freshly grated nutmeg, nutmeg maise, and salt.

3

Grate the potatoes and yellow yam, then mix them into the dry mixture along with the mixed fruits.

4

Add melted butter or margarine to the mixture and combine well.

5

Prepare the soft top by mixing melted butter or margarine, brown sugar, and the spiced liquid.

6

Combine the soft top with the pudding mixture and pour into a greased 9-inch baking dish.

7

Bake in the oven until set and golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

coconuteggsmilk

Also Known As

Sweet Potato PuddingYellow Yam Pudding

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