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Old-Fashioned Indian Pudding with Molasses and Maple

A warm, comforting Indian pudding infused with rich molasses and maple syrup, perfect for a cozy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dairy

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for greasing)
  • 5 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fine or medium yellow cornmeal
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

Eggs and Flavoring

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

For Serving

  • Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease a 2- to 2 1/2-quart baking dish and set a water kettle to boil.
  • Scald milk and cream, then whisk in cornmeal gradually until smooth. Cook on low, whisking for 6–8 minutes until thickened.
  • Remove from heat, stir in butter, molasses, maple syrup, brown sugar, salt, spices, and vanilla. Temper eggs with hot mixture, then whisk eggs back in and pour into dish.
  • Set dish in a water bath and bake for 2 hours, stirring once at 30 minutes. Rest for 15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Ensure the pudding is served warm for the best flavor experience.
Keyword Maple, molasses, pudding