Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert
Indulge in the exotic flavors of East Africa with this Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert, a velvety and aromatic treat that combines wholesome pumpkin purée with creamy coconut milk. Infused with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon and sweetened just right, this dessert captures the essence of coastal Swahili cuisine. Thickened to a pudding-like consistency with a touch of cornstarch, it’s elegantly finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and crunchy chopped cashews for a delightful texture contrast. Ready in under 40 minutes, this gluten-free dessert is perfect for cozy nights or a unique ending to an adventurous dinner. Serve it warm or chilled for a creamy tropical escape in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pumpkin purée
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 100 grams Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cashews (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, coconut milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and cinnamon powder.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to gently simmer.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Continue cooking the mixture on low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes).
Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Spoon the warm or cooled dessert into serving bowls or glasses.
Sprinkle the top with shredded coconut and chopped cashews for garnish before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.0 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1606 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
