Indian Pudding Recipe
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Description:
Indian pudding is a classic New England dessert, often enjoyed around Thanksgiving, although its rich and comforting flavors make it suitable for any time of the year. This recipe, a personal favorite, captures the essence of this traditional dish, offering a delightful combination of sweetness and warmth.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 3 cups milk
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 236.3
- Fat Content: 9.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 62.5mg
- Sodium Content: 205mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 33.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.6g
- Sugar Content: 18.8g
- Protein Content: 5.7g
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grease Baking Dish: Take a baking dish and generously grease the bottom and sides with about 1 tablespoon of butter. This ensures that the pudding doesn’t stick to the dish while baking, making it easier to serve later.
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Prepare Milk and Molasses Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the milk and molasses. Gradually stir in the cornmeal until well combined.
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Thicken Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens. This typically takes around 10 minutes, and you’ll notice the mixture becoming thicker and smoother as it cooks.
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Incorporate Butter: Once the mixture has thickened, remove it from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter, ensuring it melts completely and blends into the pudding.
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Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate small mixing bowl, beat the egg until it becomes frothy. Then, add in the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt, mixing well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
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Combine Egg Mixture with Cornmeal Pudding: Gradually pour the egg mixture into the hot cornmeal pudding, stirring constantly to prevent the egg from scrambling. Continue stirring until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
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Bake Pudding: Transfer the pudding mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the pudding has thickened and developed a golden brown crust on top.
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Serve: Once the pudding is baked to perfection, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving. For a truly indulgent experience, serve the warm pudding with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, allowing the creamy sweetness to complement the rich flavors of the Indian pudding.
Conclusion:
With its deep, comforting flavors and creamy texture, this Indian pudding recipe is sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether enjoyed as a special treat during the holiday season or as a comforting sweet indulgence throughout the year, this dish captures the essence of traditional New England fare and is bound to delight your taste buds with every spoonful.
