Jul 14 2026
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Benne Puddin' Recipe

Inspired by Little Bear
Time2h
Serves8

muscadine jam, squash seed granola, aji dulce coulis, hibiscus

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Ingredients

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Benne Puddin'

Squash Seed Granola

Aji Dulce Coulis

Hibiscus Garnish

Method

Benne Puddin'

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add Eggs and Flavorings

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk until combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Combine and Bake

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the muscadine jam, then pour the batter into a greased baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Squash Seed Granola

  1. 5

    Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 6

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the squash seeds, oats, honey, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.

  3. 7

    Bake Granola

    Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

Aji Dulce Coulis

  1. 8

    Prepare Ingredients

    Remove the stems and seeds from the aji dulce peppers and chop them coarsely. Peel and mince the garlic cloves.

  2. 9

    Cook the Coulis

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped aji dulce and garlic, cooking for about 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the lime juice and salt.

  3. 10

    Blend the Coulis

    Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Hibiscus Garnish

  1. 11

    Prepare Hibiscus Tea

    In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and reduce heat to a simmer. Let steep for 15 minutes.

  2. 12

    Sweeten and Strain

    Stir in the sugar until dissolved. Strain the mixture to remove the flowers and allow it to cool.

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