Description
Jamaican sweet potato pudding celebrates island culinary traditions with rich, spiced layers of comfort. Coconut milk and aromatic spices create a delectable dessert you will savor with each warm, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) Jamaican sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) raisins
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and generously coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with grease to prevent sticking.
- Thoroughly grate sweet potatoes and transfer to a spacious mixing bowl, creating a foundational texture for the pudding.
- Pour coconut milk into the sweet potato mixture, blending both ingredients until they form a smooth, consistent base.
- Incorporate brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring vigorously to ensure complete integration of flavors.
- Gently fold raisins throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly to provide delightful bursts of sweetness in each bite.
- Transfer the entire pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to create an even surface and prevent uneven baking.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, monitoring until the top achieves a rich golden-brown color and the pudding sets completely.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool for approximately 15 minutes, which helps it stabilize and makes slicing easier.
- Cut into generous portions and serve warm, revealing the luscious Caribbean-inspired dessert.
Notes
- Choose starchy, orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the richest, most authentic flavor and creamy texture.
- Grate sweet potatoes using the fine side of a box grater to ensure smooth, even consistency throughout the pudding.
- Consider toasting coconut flakes as a garnish to enhance the Caribbean-inspired dessert with extra nutty depth and crunch.
- Swap regular sugar with coconut sugar for a deeper caramel undertone and lower glycemic index, making the dessert slightly healthier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg