PURITAN PUDDING
A mass of cornmeal, milk and molasses, baked for hours, this dessert was born of the Puritans' nostalgia for British hasty pudding and their adaptation to the ground-corn porridges of their Native American neighbors. (Early settlers called it Indian pudding.) Originally served as a first course, it grew sweeter (but not too sweet; Puritanism runs deep) and migrated to the end of supper. For a proper historical re-enactment of the dish, you need meal stone-ground from Rhode Island whitecap flint corn, a hard, tough-to-crack corn, less sweet but more buttery than hybrid strains. One of the oldest incarnations of the plant, it was cultivated by the local Narragansett and saved from extinction by a few equally flinty Rhode Island farmers. This recipe comes from George Crowther, owner and chef of the Yankee diner Commons Lunch, which has stood on the town square of Little Compton, R.I., since 1966.
Provided by Ligaya Mishan
Categories dinner, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart baking dish. In a large pot, warm milk over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling. Whisk in cornmeal and molasses and cook, whisking, 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Crack eggs into a medium bowl and lightly beat. Very slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot cornmeal mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly. Pour tempered egg mixture into the pot, whisking constantly to keep eggs from scrambling, and cook 3 minutes. Remove pot from heat.
- Stir in sugar, raisins, vanilla and ginger. Pour mixture into prepared pan, then place in a larger baking dish or roasting pan. Transfer to oven and carefully pour water into the larger dish until it comes about halfway up the sides of the smaller baking dish.
- Bake until pudding is set, but still jiggles slightly in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 329, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 94 milligrams, Sugar 41 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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[email protected]This pudding was a bit too eggy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would use less eggs next time.
Selby L Mndebele
[email protected]This was the first time I've made Puritan Pudding, and it turned out great! It was easy to follow the recipe, and the pudding was cooked perfectly.
Muhammad Noroz
[email protected]I've never had Puritan Pudding before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious! I especially loved the crispy top.
Md emran Uddin
[email protected]This Puritan Pudding was the perfect dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner. It was rich and flavorful, and everyone loved it.
Avondre Kelly
[email protected]This pudding was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more spices.
new nepal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pudding, but this Puritan Pudding was surprisingly good. It was light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor. I would definitely make it again.
Sarmin Akhter
[email protected]This pudding was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a gluten-free flour blend, and it worked perfectly. My family loved it.
JuJu Gallegos
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and the candied fruit added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
INNOCENT KEITH
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's definitely a rich and decadent dessert.
Fahad Shah460
[email protected]I've made this Puritan Pudding recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion, or even just a weeknight treat. I love the way the spices warm up the flavor of the pudding.
AMORY .Y T
[email protected]This was my first time making Puritan Pudding, and it turned out great! It was easy to follow the recipe, and the pudding came out looking just like the picture. The flavor was delicious, and my family loved it.
Christina Alvarez
[email protected]This Puritan Pudding was absolutely divine! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I loved the addition of the candied citron and orange peel, which gave it a lovely citrusy flavor.