Jamaican Sweet Potato recipe: sweet potato pudding
This old-fashioned dessert is a true Caribbean gem that's bound to win your heart. Bursting with flavors, this healthy sweet potato pudding will transport you to the tropics with every bite! It's like the much-loved sweet potato pie meets the best Caribbean dessert in this indulgent taste Jamaican potato pudding.The Jamaican sweet potato pudding is a perfect pudding harmony of rich, velvety texture, and the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon powder, nutmeg, and allspice, each mouthful is a divine experience of Caribbean goodness. It's a heartwarming and comforting dessert recipe that will remind you of home-cooked treats made with love.
Equipment
- 1 9" (23cm) cake baking dish
Ingredients
- 3 cups (390g) grated sweet potatoes
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240g) coconut milk
- 1 cup (200g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ cup (75g) raisins
- ½ cup (120ml) coconut oil melted (or melted butter or vegan butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (120g) chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
How to make vegan Jamaican sweet potato pudding recipeInstructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potatoes, flour, coconut milk, coconut sugar, raisins, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the pudding is firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool in the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, you can cut the pudding into squares or desired shapes.
- Serve the Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a dollop of vegan whipped cream or coconut yogurt.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The pudding can be reheated gently in the microwave or oven before serving.
- Enjoy this delightful vegan twist on Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding!