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Belizean Cornmeal Pudding Recipe

Belizean Cornmeal Pudding Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This pudding is a delicious and hearty dessert made from cornmeal, coconut milk, and other simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: Belizean
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup of cornmeal
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 cup of raisins
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 2 cups of water

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the coconut milk, water, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the raisins and butter to the mixture. Mix until everything is well combined.
  5. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with butter.
  6. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the pudding is set.
  8. Let the pudding cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to mix the dry ingredients together first before adding the wet ingredients to ensure that everything is well combined.
Use a whisk to mix the ingredients together to avoid any lumps in the mixture.
Grease the baking dish with butter to prevent the pudding from sticking to the dish.
Let the pudding cool for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set and firm up.