Pain Patate

Name: Pain Patate
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs white sweet potatoes, grated; 1 ripe banana, mashed; 1.5 cups canned coconut milk; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup raisins; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp salt

A traditional Haitian sweet potato pudding infused with coconut milk, banana, and warm spices. It bakes into a dense, rich sliceable dessert with a smooth, comforting texture.

100 minMediumServes 8280 cal/serving

CaribbeanDessertOvenVegetarianGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs white sweet potatoes, grated
1 ripe banana, mashed
1.5 cups canned coconut milk
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease an 8 inch square baking dish.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 lbs grated white sweet potatoes and 1 mashed ripe banana.
3

Stir in 1.5 cups canned coconut milk, 1 cup evaporated milk, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until uniform.
4

Mix in 1/4 cup raisins, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp salt until fully incorporated.
5

Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top evenly.
6

Bake for 70 to 75 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7

Cool completely in the dish before slicing.

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Questions

How long does Pain Patate take?

As written, 100 minutes: 25 of prep and 75 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 6, 1 hour 15 minutes.

What temperature do I cook Pain Patate at?

For Pain Patate, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 1 hour 15 minutes, in step 6.

How do I know when Pain Patate is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Is Pain Patate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup evaporated milk and 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Pain Patate?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 280 calories, with 4 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 180 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Pain Patate the day before?

Yes. Step 6 is a built-in pause of 1 hour 15 minutes: "Bake for 70 to 75 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 7 when you are ready to finish.

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