Sweet Polenta Pudding
A creamy and sweet dessert made with polenta, coconut milk, and vanilla, topped with coconut and nuts.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 250 g polenta cornmeal (the flour, not the ready-made)
- 125 g sugar (demerara or light brown)
- 400 ml water
- 400 ml coconut milk (or water, other non-dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Desiccated coconut
- Some chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine polenta, sugar, coconut milk or water, and vanilla in a pan.
- Simmer on medium, stirring gently until thickened (~10 min).
- Pour into a 26cm dish, spread evenly, and sprinkle with coconut and nuts.
- Allow to set in the refrigerator, then cut into pieces.
Notes
For best flavor, let it cool slightly before refrigerating.