Best 4 Baked Papaya Recipes
Baked papaya, a delectable and exotic treat, captivates the senses with its rich flavors and tender texture. This unique dish, crafted from the humble papaya fruit, transforms this tropical gem into a culinary masterpiece. Whether enjoyed as a delightful breakfast, a refreshing snack, or an indulgent dessert, baked papaya offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will entice your palate. It's a delightful combination of sweet and tangy, soft and crispy, making it a versatile dish suitable for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED PAPAYA
Papaya (Fruta Bomba, Lechoza), known by several different names in Latin America, is a good source of vitamin A. Try cutting it in different shapes, blending it into shakes, or baking it, as in this simple but tasty dessert. From Diabetic Cooking for Latinos by Olga V. Fuste.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350F. Place papaya slices on a non-stick baking sheet.
- 2. Sprinkle with juice and cinnamon and bake for 15 minutes.
- 3. Top each slice with 1/4 cup ice cream and serve.
- 4. Yield: 4 slices per 1 slice with ice cream Exchanges 1 Carbohydrate. Calories 90; Calories from Fat 22; Total Fat 2 g; Saturated Fat 1 g; Cholesterol 13 mg; Sodium 27 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Dietary Fiber 1 g; Sugars 11 g; Protein 2 g.
PACIFIC ISLAND - BAKED PAPAYA DESSERT
This recipe was taken from a Pacific Island web site for the ZWT-7 tour of the South Pacific. It sounds like a tasty quick and easy to make dish.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place the papayas, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish.
- Sprinkle with the sugar and add the water.
- Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven for 1½ hours, or until the papayas are tender but still keep their shape.
- Every half hour, pull out the oven rack and baste the papayas with the liquid from the dish.
- For the last 5 minutes of baking raise the heat to 400°F and bake until the syrup gets thick and becomes the color of caramel.
- Turn off the heat and pour the coconut milk into the center of the papayas.
- Leave the papayas in the oven until the milk gets warm, about 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate and serve cold, they are good either way.
BAKED PAPAYA
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mix the stuffing and parmesan cheese together in a bowl and set aside. Cut papayas in half length-wise, remove and throw away black seeds. Dig the meat out of each half with a spoon leaving the remaining shell intact for refilling later, chop the meat coarsely then set aside. Skin and chop the tomato and set aside. Finely dice the onion. Heat the butter in a skillet until it bubbles then add the onions and cook until clear not brown. Add the papaya meat. Add the tomato. Stir the whole mixture together. Season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring gently from time to time. When mixture is thick, after several minutes, turn off the fire. Place the papaya shells in a casserole dish in a half-inch of water so they won't burn. Spoon the cooked mixture into the shells evenly. Top each off with the bread crumb-parmesan mixture. Dot each with butter. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the tops are brown.
MALAYSIAN BAKED PAPAYA WITH GINGER
A different version of baked papaya than the previous one I posted. This version has a crunchy filling/topping with pistachios, raisins, and ginger. If you don't care for raisins too much (like me), feel free to reduce the amount or leave them out entirely. If you need to leave out the pistachios, just sub in extra cookie crumbs to make up for some texture and volume. For another variation, use Greek yogurt in place of the heavy cream, and almonds in place of the pistachios. Adapted from Thai & Asian cookbook, untried by me. Posted for ZWT
Provided by Muffin Goddess
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut the papayas in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the halves (cut side up) in a large glass baking dish and set them aside while you prepare the filling/topping.
- Cut the stem ginger into thin matchsticks. Combine the ginger with the crushed amaretti and raisins in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, and two-thirds of the nuts. Add the sugar and 4 tbs of cream. Mix well.
- Divide the filling evenly amongst the papaya halves. Drizzle with the reserved ginger syrup and sprinkle with the reserved chopped nuts. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until papaya is tender. Serve slightly warm with the extra cream.
Tips:
- Choose ripe papayas: Look for papayas with a deep yellow or orange color. These papayas are sweeter and have a more tender flesh.
- Prepare the papaya properly: Cut the papaya in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Then, use a spoon to scrape away the flesh from the skin.
- Use a variety of ingredients: You can add a variety of ingredients to your baked papaya, such as honey, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. You can also add chopped nuts, dried fruits, or fresh berries.
- Bake the papaya until it is soft: The baking time will vary depending on the size of the papaya and the ingredients you are using. However, a good rule of thumb is to bake the papaya for about 30 minutes, or until it is soft and tender.
- Serve the papaya warm or cold: Baked papaya can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, you can top it with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. If you are serving it cold, you can chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Conclusion:
Baked papaya is a delicious and healthy dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Baked papaya is also a good way to use up ripe papayas. If you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy papaya, try baking it. You won't be disappointed.
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