Old Fashioned New England Indian Pudding Recipe

Indulge in a taste of New England history with this authentic Old Fashioned Indian Pudding recipe! Adapted from an Olde Concord Christmas cookbook, this creamy, spiced cornmeal pudding is a Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition, but it's delicious any time of year. Warm spices, sweet molasses, and a touch of raisin goodness combine for a comforting dessert that's sure to become a family favorite. Perfect served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 145 mins
Calories 383.1 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 3.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Old Fashioned New England Indian Pudding

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How to Make Old Fashioned New England Indian Pudding

  1. In a large saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the milk is steaming (do not boil).
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, and salt.
  3. Gradually whisk the molasses into the dry ingredients, then add about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture, whisking constantly to form a smooth slurry.
  4. Pour the cornmeal slurry into the remaining hot milk mixture in the saucepan. Whisk continuously over medium heat until the pudding thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Temper the eggs by slowly whisking in about 1/2 cup of the hot cornmeal mixture.
  6. Pour the tempered egg mixture into the saucepan with the remaining pudding. Stir constantly until well combined.
  7. Stir in the sugar and spices until fully incorporated and smooth. If the mixture is lumpy, use an immersion blender to smooth it out.
  8. Stir in the raisins.
  9. Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
  10. Pour the pudding into a 2 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
  11. Bake for 2 hours, or until the pudding is set and slightly puffed.
  12. Let the pudding cool completely (at least 1 hour) before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
  13. Reheat gently if desired, and serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

80g

Fat

60g

Carbs

13g