Festive Ginger-Cinnamon Cornmeal Pudding

A rustic and warming dessert inspired by traditional island flavors, featuring smooth cornmeal slow-cooked with coconut milk, ginger, and cinnamon. This dense and comforting pudding offers a unique, earthy sweetness that is perfect for a winter celebration. It is a satisfying, gluten-free treat that provides a hearty and aromatic finish to any holiday meal.

Prep 15 minCook 65 minTotal 80 minUpdated Jul 3, 202680 minVegetarianGluten Free

A rustic and warming dessert inspired by traditional island flavors, featuring smooth cornmeal slow-cooked with coconut milk, ginger, and cinnamon. This dense and comforting pudding offers a unique, earthy sweetness that is perfect for a winter celebration. It is a satisfying, gluten-free treat that provides a hearty and aromatic finish to any holiday meal.

Ingredients

  • 480 ml Low-fat milk
  • 40 g Whole-grain cornmeal
  • 40 g Fine cornmeal
  • 120 ml Cold milk
  • 5 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 80 g Maple syrup
  • 5 tbsp Fresh grated ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 30 cup Chopped walnuts
  • 30 cup Dried cranberries
  • 10 cup Fresh cranberries
  • 1 tbsp Mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to one hundred sixty degrees Celsius and grease the baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Heat the milk until it is just about to boil.
  3. Whisk the cold milk with whole-grain cornmeal and fine cornmeal until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Slowly pour the corn mixture into the hot milk while stirring continuously.
  5. Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in coconut oil, maple syrup, fresh grated ginger, and ground cinnamon; optionally add chopped nuts and dried fruit.
  7. Pour into the baking dish.
  8. Bake until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool, then cut into squares; garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves, and serve warm.

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