Dulce de Batata (Dominican Sweet Potato Pudding)
Creamy Dominican dulce de batata made with Caribbean sweet potato, milk, cinnamon, lime zest, and raisins. A spoonable holiday dessert that’s easy to make ahead and share.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 449kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds batata (Caribbean white sweet potato or boniato), peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups water
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups milk
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 1 can evaporated milk (12 oz / 354 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- ½ cup raisins
Instructions
- Peel the batata and cut it into chunks. Add it to a large pot with the water, cinnamon sticks, and salt, and boil for about 15 minutes, until fork tender. Most of the water will cook off. Remove the cinnamon sticks and discard any water left in the pot.
- Working in batches, blend the batata with the milk until completely smooth. Pour it through a fine-mesh strainer back into the pot.
- Add the sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla, lime zest, and raisins. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring constantly so it doesn’t stick, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
- Let it cool to room temperature, stirring now and then so a skin doesn’t form.
- Spoon into jars or a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve chilled in small bowls, topped with a few raisins.
Notes
- Batata: Use Caribbean white sweet potato (boniato). Orange sweet potatoes won’t give the same flavor, color, or texture.
- Coconut twist: Swap some of the milk for coconut milk for a coconut-flavored dulce.
- Make ahead: It keeps in airtight jars in the fridge for up to a week.
- Gift it: Spoon into small jars and tie with a ribbon for an easy homemade holiday gift.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 350mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 24488IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 372mg | Iron: 1mg