Easy sweet polenta pudding is a Mauritian dessert that is often enjoyed as an afternoon tea time snack. This is a naturally gluten-free vegan dessert.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Afternoon Tea, Dessert
Cuisine: Mauritian
Keyword: cornmeal pudding, sweet polenta pudding
Servings: 8slices
Author: Teenuja Dahari - veganlovlie.com
Ingredients
250gpolenta cornmealthe flour, not the ready made one
125gsugardemerara or light brown
800mlwater
1teaspoonvanilla
Desiccated coconut
Some chopped nuts
Instructions
In a non-stick deep pan, add the polenta, sugar, water and vanilla.
Mix and place on the cooker, allow to simmer on medium heat stirring gently with a wooden spoon.
It might take about 10 min to thicken. Be careful when it starts to thicken as it will start to erupt volcanically.
Keep stirring until a thick paste-like consistency is obtained.
Remove from heat.
Pour in a round 26cm (or any of your choice) glass dish.
Spread evenly in the dish.
Sprinkle with dessicated coconut and chopped nuts.
Allow to set. You can place it in the refrigerator when it is a bit cooled.
Cut into 8 triangle pieces
Notes
Variations:
You can add less sugar and have this with some maple syrup.
You may also add some raisins in the pudding while cooking.
Substitute part of the water with coconut milk for creamier richer pudding.
You can have this as a dessert or as an afternoon snack with tea.Link to Sweet Polenta Pudding recipe - https://veganlovlie.com/easy-sweet-polenta-pudding/