Pain patate (sweet potato pudding)
Pain patate is a traditional Haitian sweet potato pudding made with sweet potato, desiccated coconut, coconut milk, muscovado sugar, and warm spices. It boasts a dense, custardy texture perfumed with fresh ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm for a truly comforting treat.
Ingredients
- Coconut milk200 ml
- Evaporated milk300 ml
- Vanilla extract10 ml
Instructions
6 steps- 1
Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4 and grease a medium, deep baking dish with the butter.
- 2
Tip the grated sweet potato into a bowl and add the flour, coconut, sugar, spices, fresh ginger and salt. Mix until combined.
- 3
Pour the coconut milk, evaporated milk and vanilla extract into a separate bowl. Whisk until evenly combined, then slowly pour into the sweet potato mixture to avoid any lumps - it will look a little wet, but that’s fine. Add the mashed banana and stir to combine.
- 4
Place a pan over a low-medium heat and pour in the sweet potato mixture. Cook, stirring gently, for about 15 minutes. The sweet potato will begin to cook and the colour and texture will change slightly.
- 5
Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading out evenly. Cover with a layer of baking paper, followed by a layer of foil.
- 6
Bake for 75-90 minutes or until a dark crust forms on top and a knife inserted into the pudding comes out clean. Allow to cool a little, then dust with the icing sugar. Slice into pieces and serve warm.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 194 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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