| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 60 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 396 | 9g | 4g | 70g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 54g | 3g | 11g | 0.16g |
Having been brought up with the vibrant, full-bodied flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine, I’ll always have a special fondness for dishes that hold an echo of that heritage. One such recipe that encapsulates this delightful intersection of my Southern upbringing and love for all things fruity and wholesome is the Baked Mamey Sapote Pudding.
A Twist on a Classic Pudding
Many of you might find the title Baked Mamey Sapote Pudding unfamiliar, but believe me when I say that it’s a divine dessert that tastes tantalizingly familiar. It’s a tropical cousin, if you will, of our treasured Southern bread pudding, spun with the exotic, sweetly aromatic mamey sapote fruit. This makes the pudding exceptionally moist and gives it a unique, luscious flavor profile akin to a cross between sweet potato, pumpkin, and cantaloupe.
Wholesome and Nutritious
Aside from serving as a delectable dessert or wonderfully comforting breakfast, the Baked Mamey Sapote Pudding brings a plethora of health benefits thanks to the star ingredient, mamey sapote. This tropical fruit is a powerhouse of vitamins, fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s particularly rich in vitamin C and potassium, vital for boosting immunity and heart health, respectively. The addition of whole milk and eggs further fortifies the pudding with ample protein, making this a complete and balanced treat that’s as nourishing as it’s indulgent.
Fruit-based puddings, especially ones including exotic fruits like mamey, are a fantastic way to introduce some variety into your dessert repertoire. Serve this delicious pudding with a dollop of slightly tart Greek yogurt or a scoop of your favorite ice cream to balance out the sweet mamey flavors. Mamey Sapote Pudding can be the perfect endnote to a Tex-Mex feast, sharing the limelight with upholdings like Tex-Mex Chicken Chili or as a quaint brunch addition beside other savory delights such as Tex-Mex Cowboy Casserole.
In the grand scheme of cooking, the ingredient list might be a tad lengthy, but creating this wholesome masterpiece is as simple as mixing and then letting the oven do its magic. So, dive into this new culinary adventure and let your taste buds get fascinated with the enchanting flavors of the Baked Mamey Sapote Pudding.
What You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 cups of mamey sapote, pureed
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 cups of whole milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of butter, melted
- 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
Method
Step One
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step Two
In a large bowl, combine the pureed mamey sapote and sugar. Stir well until the sugar is fully incorporated into the fruit.
Step Three
In a separate bowl, mix the whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Then, gradually add this liquid mixture into the mamey sapote mixture, stirring constantly as you do so.
Step Four
Crack the eggs into a separate bowl and beat them until they’re smooth. Then, slowly add them into the mamey sapote mixture. Stir well to ensure they’re fully integrated into the mixture.
Step Five
Next, add the cinnamon and nutmeg to the pudding mixture. Stir well to combine.
Step Six
Drizzle in the melted butter, stirring all the while to ensure it gets evenly distributed throughout the pudding mixture.
Step Seven
Sift the all-purpose flour into the pudding mixture. Stir well to combine, making sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
Step Eight
Pour the pudding mixture into a baking dish. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the pudding has set and is golden brown on top.
Step Nine
Finally, remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool before serving. Enjoy your Baked Mamey Sapote Pudding.
