Best 4 Polenta Pudding Recipes

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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



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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

3 cups whole milk or 3 cups 2% low-fat milk
2/3 cup fine cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest, freshly grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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



Polenta Pudding with Blackberry Compote and Mascarpone Cream image

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

For cake
3 sticks (1 1/2 cups) unsalted butter, softened
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 vanilla bean
4 large whole eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 cups bread flour
1 cup cornmeal
For compote
3 1/2 cups blackberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
1/4 cup grappa
For mascarpone cream
1/2 cup mascarpone* cheese
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Garnish: 1/2 cup blackberries
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

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



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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

2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1 cup water or 1 cup skim milk
sugar (to taste) or sugar substitute (to taste)

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)



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Yield 10-12 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups water
3 3/4 cups milk
1 tbsp kosher salt
3 cups polenta
2 tbsp butter
1/2 c grated Romano cheese
Olive Oil
Black Pepper

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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