Hasty Cranberry-Pecan Pudding

30 MINUTES OR LESS if you use a polenta brand that cooks in 5 minutes or less.

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30 MINUTES OR LESS if you use a polenta brand that cooks in 5 minutes or less.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla soymilk
  • 3 Tbs. maple syrup, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup instant polenta
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, plus 4 additional toasted whole pecans for garnish

Preparation

Blend soymilk, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon and salt in saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat immediately to medium-low.

Whisk in polenta in a slow, steady stream. Cook, whisking often, until mixture thickens to a loose consistency, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cranberries and pecans, and add more maple syrup, if desired.

To serve, spoon into individual ramekins or small bowls. Top with a pecan, and serve.

Wine Suggestions
A dessert of cranberries with spicy flavors calls for a port. Try Dow’s Late Bottle Vintage Port or Benjamin Port.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 240
  • Carbohydrate Content 34 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 10 g
  • Fiber Content 3 g
  • Protein Content 5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 95 mg
  • Sugar Content 16 g

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