Dessert
Pumpkin Pudding with Raisins
About this dish
This Jamaican pumpkin pudding is a soothing, spiced dessert that feels like a warm hug on a cool evening. The combination of sweet pumpkin, creamy coconut, and plump raisins is a classic Caribbean comfort, with each bite offering a balance of earthiness and tropical sweetness.
It's a simple yet profound treat that speaks to the art of patience and simplicity.
Ingredients
UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.
Pumpkin purée
vegetable480 ml
Imperial measurement: 2 cups
Coconut milk
dairy400 ml
Imperial measurement: 1 2/3 cups
Raisins
fruit90 g
Imperial measurement: 1/2 cup
Eggs
dairy3
Brown sugar
other150 g
Imperial measurement: 3/4 cup
Ground cinnamon
spice5 ml
Imperial measurement: 1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg
spice2.5 ml
Imperial measurement: 1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla extract
other5 ml
Imperial measurement: 1 teaspoon
Salt
spice2.5 ml
Imperial measurement: 1/2 teaspoon
Method
Preheat and prepare
5 minutesPreheat oven to 160°C (325°F). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
Blend the base
3 minutesIn a blender, combine pumpkin purée, coconut milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Mix in raisins
1 minuteStir the raisins into the blended mixture by hand.
Bake
5 minutesPour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the water bath with water coming halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
Set and cool
50 minutesBake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
Equipment
- Blender
- Baking dish (2-quart)
- Large roasting pan or baking dish (for water bath)
Nutrition facts
Tips
- Ensure the pumpkin purée has released excess moisture before using, you can strain it through a cloth to avoid wateriness.
- For a darker, more intense caramel flavor, use white sugar and add a tablespoon of molasses., Don’t skip the water bath, it keeps the pudding silky and prevents cracking on top.
Serving suggestions
- This pumpkin pudding shines as an elegant ending to a hearty meal.
- Serve.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, with a dollop of coconut whipped cream and a twist of nutmeg, or a simple drizzle of molasses if you're feeling generous.
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Recipe by
Andre Sinclair
Specialises in Jamaican cuisineAndre is a jerk pitmaster who doesn't believe in recipes. 'Feel the heat, man', he says.
Describe yourself in three words: Chill, philosophical, speaks in riddles.