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Description
A traditional Jamaican dessert made with grated sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and warm spices, baked to a rich, dense texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated sweet potatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix grated sweet potatoes, coconut milk, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Stir well.
- Pour mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Let cool before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use freshly grated sweet potatoes for best texture.
- Adjust sugar to taste if preferred.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg