How to Make Baked Indian Pudding With Maple Syrup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian pudding is a traditional New England dessert that dates back to the 17th century. It is a simple and comforting dish, made with cornmeal, milk, and spices. This Baked Indian Pudding with Maple Syrup recipe takes the classic dessert to the next level by adding the sweet and rich flavor of maple syrup.

The key to a great Indian pudding is its creamy texture and warm spices. In this recipe, we use a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to create a fragrant and flavorful des...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups hot milk
  • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup cold milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Pour 4 cups hot milk into the top of a double boiler and place over simmering water. Slowly stir cornmeal into milk and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart round baking dish.
  • Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, melted butter, salt, ginger, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir maple syrup mixture into cornmeal-milk mixture until thoroughly combined; pour into prepared baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup cold milk over top of pudding.
  • Bake until set but still slightly quivery on top, about 2 hours. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    261 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 211mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 442mg