This creamy vegan cornmeal pudding is the perfect comfort food for a cold night. With its creamy texture, hints of vanilla and cinnamon, and subtly sweet flavor, this pudding is sure to please everyone at the table.
Cornmeal pudding has been a staple in Southern cuisine for centuries, and this vegan version is a delicious and dairy-free take on the classic dish. When developing this recipe, we wanted to create a pudding that was creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. We experimented with different types of plant-based milk and butter, and we found that a combination of soy milk and almond butter produced the best results. We also added a touch of vanilla and cinnamon to enhance the flavor, and we sweetened the pudding with a small amount of sugar.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 50 | Serves: 6
Ingredients
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups unsweetened plant-based milk
1 cup plant-based butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Whisk together the cornmeal, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Gradually whisk in the plant-based milk until smooth.
Stir in the melted plant-based butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Why It Works
The cornmeal provides a hearty and flavorful base for the pudding. The sugar adds a touch of sweetness, while the vanilla and cinnamon provide a warm and inviting aroma.
The unsweetened plant-based milk is used to thin out the pudding and make it creamy. The plant-based butter adds a touch of richness and helps to give the pudding a smooth texture.
The pudding is baked in a 9x13-inch baking dish for 45-50 minutes, or until it is set. This allows the pudding to cook through and develop a slightly crispy top.