How long does cornmeal last?

Stored in an airtight container in a cool and dark spot, cornmeal will last for about a year.

How do you make cornmeal pudding?

Start by making a pudding mixture with cornmeal and milk in a pot on the stove, add eggs and sweetener, then bake it in the oven until set. Check out the recipe below.

Can I use polenta in place of cornmeal?

Yes, they're essentially the same ingredient. There's just a slight difference in texture between the two, but not enough to

Sweet Coconut Cornmeal Pudding

Description

This cornmeal pudding recipe has the flavor of a molasses cookie and the custardy texture of a pumpkin pie. A warm, cozy, and simple dessert.

Ingredients

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2 cups of milk
1 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
4 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pudding. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Bring the milk and coconut milk to a gentle simmer over low heat in a medium-sized pot. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal, a little at a time, until incorporated. Then add the molasses, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Continue to cook and stir until thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Incorporate the eggs. Beat the eggs together in a bowl. Slowly spoon a ladle of the hot cornmeal mixture into the eggs as you whisk the two together. This will prevent the eggs from cooking. Keep whisking for about a minute until the eggs are well incorporated. Add this back to the pot, along with the butter and vanilla. Stir well to combine.
Taste. You can taste the pudding at this point. If you’d like it sweeter, stir in more brown sugar. If you want more flavor, add in some more of the spices to your liking.
Bake. Coat the inside of a baking dish with cooking spray or butter. Pour in the pudding, place on a rack in the middle of the oven, and bake for about 1 hour or until the pudding is set and has just a little wiggle in the middle. Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve warm, topped with the ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

You can reheat leftover cornmeal pudding in the microwave for about a minute.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking