Polenta pudding is a classic Italian dish, made with creamy polenta combined with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients. Traditionally cooked in a copper pot, polenta pudding has a slightly firm exterior and a soft, velvety interior. Variations of this dish can be found in many countries around the world, each with its own unique flavor and ingredients. Whether you're looking for a comforting breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a special dessert, polenta pudding has something to offer everyone.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
POLENTA PUDDING
This recipe came straight from a cute card deck of recipes I received in a swap here at Zaar. Wonderful for a brunch! All the toppings are just suggestions from me....find your own and share with us all! Check these out as toppings: recipe#163843--- recipe#121910--- recipe#163764--- recipe#130660--- recipe#156888
Provided by Happy Harry 2
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat milk in top of double boiler. Slowly whisk in cornmeal. Cook; stirring constantly, until milk boils and the polenta thickens. Stir in the salt.
- Reduce heat under boiling water to very low and cook, covered, WITHOUT disturbing, for 30 minutes. Replenish water in boiler as needed.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light in color.
- When polents is ready, remove from heat, stir in mascarpone until blended. Pour small amount of polenta into eggs. Whisk in remaining polenta.
- Add lemon zest and vanilla, stir.
- Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Add pudding.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Serve with one of the suggested toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.4, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 153.2, Sodium 294.1, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 9.2
POLENTA PUDDING WITH BLACKBERRY COMPOTE AND MASCARPONE CREAM
Categories Milk/Cream Egg Dessert Bake Blackberry Cornmeal Grappa Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 1 pudding
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make cake:
- Preheat oven to 325° F. and butter and flour a 12-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Split vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape seeds from pod and add to butter mixture. Beat in whole eggs and egg yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and fold in flour and cornmeal. Pour batter into pan and bake cake in middle of oven 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until golden. Invert cake onto a rack and cool completely. Transfer cake to a large platter.
- Make compote:
- In a saucepan cook blackberries, granulated sugar, and grappa over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour compote over cake. Let pudding stand, loosely covered, at room temperature at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
- Make mascarpone cream:
- In a bowl with an electric mixer beat mascarpone until light and fluffy. Add cream and granulated sugar and beat mixture until it holds soft peaks.
- Garnish pudding with blackberries and serve with mascarpone cream.
CHOCOLATE POLENTA PUDDING
Don't let the name throw you off. This is so yummy and fixes any chocolate cravings without the guilt.
Provided by AllForHim
Categories Breakfast
Time 8m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk cornmeal and cocoa in a bowl with water.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes stirring every minute.
- Let cool for five minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 13.6, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.3
CORNMEAL PUDDING (POLENTA)
Steps:
- 1) In a large saucepan, add the water, milk, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. 2) Lower the heat to medium. Using a heavy wooden spoon, stir in polenta a little at a time, always stirring in the same direction. When all the polenta has been stirred, mixture should start to thicken. 3) Turn the heat down to medium low and continue to stir vigorously and constantly in the same direction for about seven minutes. 4) Remove from the heat, add the butter and the Romano cheese, and blend thoroughly. 5)Lightly coat a work surface with the olive oil. Pour the polenta over area and spread evenly to 1/2 in thick and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Alternatives: Add 1/2 c of cheve(goat cheese) and 2 tbsp of heavy cream in place of Romano cheese. For richer, add 1/3 c of mascarpone along with butter and romano cheese.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: This will ensure that your polenta pudding has the best possible flavor.
- Don't overcook the polenta: It should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Let the polenta cool slightly before adding the other ingredients: This will help to prevent the pudding from becoming too runny.
- Experiment with different flavors: You can add spices, herbs, or extracts to taste.
- Serve the polenta pudding warm or cold: It is delicious either way.
Conclusion:
Polenta pudding is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover polenta, and it is also a delicious and affordable dessert. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a polenta pudding recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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