Haitian Pen Patat – Sweet Potato Pudding with Coconut Milk
Haitian Pen Patat is a sweet potato pudding made with coconut milk and spices, baked until set, and takes about 1 hour to prepare and cook.
Haitian Pen Patat combines sweet potatoes and coconut milk into a creamy pudding. Its distinctive spices create a warm, inviting flavor.
Why This Recipe Works
Rich flavor profile: The combination of sweet potatoes and coconut milk provides a deep, rich flavor.
Perfect texture: Cornstarch helps achieve a smooth, creamy consistency that's satisfying.
Balanced sweetness: The sugar amount is perfectly balanced with spices, enhancing the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
Chef's Pro Tip: For best results, allow the pudding to cool completely before slicing for cleaner edges.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
60 min
Servings
Ingredients
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Directions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and sugar until smooth.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 4
Incorporate the dry ingredients into the sweet potato mixture, then add the eggs and blend well.
- 5
Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
fat
8g
carbs
38g
fiber
3g
sodium
150mg
protein
4g
calories
220
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