Sweet Potato Pudding

Name: Sweet Potato Pudding
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Ingredients: 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and grated; 1 cup grated coconut; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup melted butter; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup raisins; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup flour

8 servings25 min prep75 min cookMedium Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Sweet Potato Pudding

Story updated September 17, 2026

This steamed or baked spiced pudding belongs to the wider Caribbean tradition of root-vegetable puddings, shared with similar dishes across Jamaica and other islands. Often made for holidays and special occasions, it reflects the region's African and indigenous culinary blending.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
1 cup grated coconut
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
2Combine grated sweet potato and grated coconut in a large bowl.
3Stir in coconut milk, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and flour, mixing until well combined.
4Fold in raisins.
5Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
6Bake for about 60-70 minutes until set, firm in the center, and golden brown on top.
7Let cool slightly before slicing into squares.
8Serve warm or at room temperature.

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