Griswold Inn Indian Pudding

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 1

Traditional Griswold Inn Indian Pudding

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours, 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

429

Sugar

59g

Fat

12g

In early New England, cornmeal was used as a substitute for wheat flour because of its abundance. Griswold Inn Indian Pudding recipe dates back to the 17th century when British settlers brought it to the region. It is a traditional holiday dessert that is made with milk, cornmeal, molasses, butter, and a blend of warm spices to create a deliciously dense and custardy pudding. Often served with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream to balance out the sweetness, this classic dessert will always be a crowd-pleaser.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 275°F.
2.	Butter a 2-quart oven-safe dish.
3.	In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the cornmeal, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
5.	Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the warm milk mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
6.	Stir in the molasses and mix until smooth.
7.	Pour the pudding mixture into the prepared dish.
8.	Bake for at least 3 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until the pudding is thick and pudding-like in consistency.

PROS

Griswold Inn Indian Pudding is a traditional holiday dessert with a unique texture and flavor.

It is an easy-to-make dish with only a few simple ingredients.

This pudding is gluten-free and vegetarian.

CONS

It is a relatively high-calorie and high-sugar dessert, best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may not appreciate the texture of this pudding as it may be too grainy for their liking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert is not particularly healthy, but it does contain essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium and vitamin D from the milk.
Molasses is a rich source of antioxidants and minerals such as iron and potassium which help to maintain healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.

	1/2 cup brown sugar
	3 teaspoons ground ginger
	3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	8 cups milk
	1/2 cup butter
	3/4 cup cornmeal
	1 1/2 cups light molasses