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Grenadian Sweet Potato Pudding

The Quirky Foodster Team

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Ingredients

  • 600 g (1.3 lb) sweet potato, peeled and grated
  • 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) coconut milk
  • 150 g (3/4 cup) brown sugar
  • 60 g (1/2 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 60 g (4 tbsp) butter, melted
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp (1/2 tsp) nutmeg, freshly grated
  • 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla essence
  • 50 g (1/3 cup) raisins
  • A pinch (a pinch) salt

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Combine grated sweet potato, coconut milk, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, raisins and salt in a large bowl, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. Bake 60–70 minutes until firm, set in the centre and golden brown on top.
  5. Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares.

Introduction: A dense, spiced baked pudding made from grated sweet potato, coconut and warming spices, sweet potato pudding is a Grenadian holiday and church-fair dessert with roots across the wider Caribbean.

Cultural Background: A dense, spiced baked pudding made from grated sweet potato, coconut and warming spices, sweet potato pudding is a Grenadian holiday and church-fair dessert with roots across the wider Caribbean.

Tips: Grate the sweet potato finely for an even, cohesive texture once baked. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly before the centre sets.

Variations: Add grated pumpkin alongside sweet potato for a mixed-root version. Top with a dusting of extra cinnamon before serving.

Storage: Refrigerate covered up to 5 days; freezes well up to 2 months.

Reheating: Warm individual slices in the oven at 160°C (320°F) for 10 minutes, or microwave briefly.

Nutrition: Approx. 260 kcal, 3 g protein, 9 g fat, 43 g carbohydrate per serving.

FAQs:

Q: Can this be made without dairy?

A: Yes, replace butter with coconut oil for a fully dairy-free version.

Q: Why is my pudding too wet in the centre?

A: It likely needs more baking time; the centre should feel firm and set, not jiggly.

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