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Delight in Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into chunks.
  • Boil the sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes.
  • Drain and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Fold in the raisins and lime juice gently.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until set.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve warm or chilled, as desired.