Sweet Potato Pudding Recipe 🍠🥧
Description: This Sweet Potato Pudding recipe is a delightful dessert option that’s both healthy and flavorful. Originally intended for a wok, I adapted it to use a Dutch oven with excellent results. The pudding turns out moist, creamy, and bursting with the warm flavors of sweet potatoes and spices.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 1/3 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering all the ingredients listed above. Ensure the sweet potatoes are washed, peeled, and diced into small cubes for easier cooking and blending.
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Mixing: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced sweet potatoes, milk, sugar, eggs, ground allspice, and ground cinnamon. Mix everything together thoroughly until well combined. The aroma of the spices mixing with the sweet potatoes is simply divine!
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Grease the Dish: Take a greased 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or quiche dish and pour the mixture into it. Spread it evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon. The greasing prevents the pudding from sticking to the dish and ensures easy serving later on.
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Prepare the Wok: While this recipe traditionally uses a wok, I’ve found that a Dutch oven works perfectly fine as an alternative. Place a steaming rack in the Dutch oven and fill it with water, leaving about 1 inch below the rack. Heat the water until it reaches a boiling point.
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Steam the Pudding: Carefully place the dish with the pudding mixture on the steaming rack inside the Dutch oven. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid to trap the steam and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let the pudding steam for about 1 hour, ensuring to check occasionally and add more water to the Dutch oven if necessary to maintain the steam.
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Serve: Once the pudding is cooked through and set, remove the dish from the Dutch oven using oven mitts or kitchen towels, as it will be hot. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This brief resting period allows the pudding to firm up slightly for easier slicing and serving.
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Enjoy: Serve the Sweet Potato Pudding warm, either as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for an extra touch of indulgence. Each spoonful is a delightful blend of creamy sweetness and comforting spices that are sure to please your taste buds.
This Sweet Potato Pudding is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner, a potluck with friends, or a sweet treat to enjoy on a chilly weeknight. Plus, it’s packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes and eggs, making it a healthier dessert option without compromising on taste. Give this recipe a try, and prepare to be delighted by its deliciousness! 🍠🥧✨