Indian Pudding

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Good cold weather dessert. From an old issue of real simple.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 350f butter a large casserole dish.

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In a large saucepan , over medium-high heat , bring 3 cups of the milk to a boil.

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In a small bowl , whisk together the remaining milk and the cornmeal.

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Whisking constantly , slowly add the mixture to the boiling milk.

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Reduce heat and simmer gently , stirring frequently for 15 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in molasses , butter , brown sugar , salt , ginger , cinnamon , nutmeg and vanilla.

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Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

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Set the casserole in a roasting pan , pull the oven rack out halfway , and place the pan on it.

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Carefully add enough hot water to the pan to reach halfway up the casserole.

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Cover with foil.

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Bake for 1 hour , remoge the foil and bake for another 90 minutes.

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Transfer to a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.

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Serve with whipping cream.

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Ingredients

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whole milk, cornmeal, molasses, unsalted butter, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, whipped cream