I've been intrigued by Yankee Indian Pudding for quite some time. I most certainly did not grow up with cornmeal and sugar together in any dish. Cornbread in Texas is sugar-less. Furthermore, we do not associate with people who eat sweet grits with maple syrup for breakfast.
When it comes to cornmeal, you're either in the savory camp or the sweet camp.
While I pledge allegiance to savory cornmeal (cornmeal-fried catfish and hush puppies will convert anyone), I couldn't get the idea of sweet cornmeal pudding out of my head. I love cornmeal in all its shapes and forms, so why not with blueberries stirred in, and a crunchy sugar crust?
I made the cornmeal pudding on the stove with a touch of sugar. I stirred in butter and lemon zest for good measure. After pouring the pudding into serving dishes, I pressed in blueberries.
My dear Yankee friends: I understand that true Indian Pudding is baked with molasses, spices and tastes much like pumpkin pie. But, this lemon-y blueberry version is perfect for summer because it doesn't require any oven-time.
The sugared blueberries on top are a special touch.
Now that I'm officially a traitor in the sweet cornmeal camp, I can't decide if I like this pudding best served hot or cold.
You may certainly sprinkle the sugar on top and caramelize it with a blow torch right after making, or you can cover and chill before serving. It almost has a creme brûlée taste with its warm, crunchy sugar top and cool, creamy pudding.
I hope you enjoyed this variation of Indian Pudding!
A delicious dessert for two made with cornmeal.Brûléed Indian Pudding with Blueberries
Ingredients
For the optional sparkling blueberries:
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 872Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 162mgCarbohydrates: 176gFiber: 2gSugar: 151gProtein: 5g
Nessa says
This looks so comforting!
Stephie @ EYHO says
Uh oh. I'm a fence-sitter. Southern cornbread, but also I do love sweet grits. I bet I'd also loooove this pudding you've made for me (because I know it was just for me).
Hope you and the Mr. had a truly awesome 4th!
dishing up the dirt says
Lovely dessert. I must admit that I love both savory and sweet cornmeal. This version looks fantastic. Blueberries are finally in season out in Oregon so I must give this a try!
cquek says
I hope your weekend is off to a great start. With the above dessert I am sure it is
thelittleloaf says
What a stunning idea. Anything creamy and bruleed with blueberries goes straight to the top of my list :-)
The Sketched Chef says
Beautiful, just breathtaking !
I looks so yummy
steph@stephsbitebybite says
I want to get out my spoon and do some cracking!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
I love when you get food-traitory.
Megan {Country Cleaver} says
True story - I've never had Indian pudding...or grits. GASP! I know, you can unfriend me now. But I would gladly dip my spoon into this beauty!!
Christina says
Oh my gahhh. We need to get you on the grits train. First stop: shrimp and grits!
Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie says
Sweet or savory - in Virginia, we like it both ways! This sounds awesome! :)