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Belizean Sweet Potato Pudding Recipe

Belizean Sweet Potato Pudding Recipe

This traditional dish is a type of dessert that's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up any extra sweet potatoes you have lying around.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Belizean
Calories: 287
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups grated sweet potatoes
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp margarine

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Grater
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with margarine.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated sweet potatoes, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and flour. Mix well.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  5. Dot the top of the mixture with margarine.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use a food processor to grate the sweet potatoes for easier and faster preparation.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.
Make sure to let the pudding cool before serving, as it will thicken and set as it cools.