This gluten-free, naturally sweetened sweet potato cherry pudding is pure indulgence. Minimal ingredients, maximum dessert vibes. Pinky promise! And it's sweet. Like, really sweet, even without added sugar.
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This is a free-from dessert like no other. It's free from gluten, sugar, refined oils, flour, starch... you name it.
But one thing it's definitely not free from is: Flavor! Because this sweet potato pudding is sweet. But also ultra-creamy! And downright irresistible.
Unlike traditional baked cherry pudding, this version is silky, creamy, and naturally sweetened with roasted sweet potatoes.
What I'd like to suggest: Please enjoy this pudding any time of the day. Breakfast, lunch, as mid-day snack, after dinner, or midnight-munchies attack! The choice is yours, and rest assured that whatever you choose, you're going to indulge in a wholesome treat.
Note on Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes, Of Course!
We're using two large sweet potatoes, roasted in the oven until they turn golden and caramelly-sweet.
Cherries (Or Other Fruit)
Who knew that pairing sweet potatoes with cherries could create such a creamy, naturally sweet, and flavorful pudding? It's just incredible that we don't need any sweetener to make this pudding taste like pure indulgence. The natural sweetness from the cherries and sweet potatoes does all the work.
I tried other fruits too, they work nicely! So, if you don't have any cherries, try any really sweet stone fruit like plums, apricots, or peaches.
Apples can also be used, but you need to peel them first and steam them lightly beforehand.
Oats
We're adding oats for extra creaminess, richness, and nourishment. They help thicken the pudding and give it a more satisfying texture. If you are gluten-intolerant just make sure that the oats are labeled as gluten-free.
Nut Butter
To take this pudding from "yum" to straight-up dessert mode, we're enriching it with nut butter. My favorites are cashew or almond butter since they are mild and let the sweet potato shine. Hazelnut butter is also an option, but it will shake up the flavor a bit.
How to Make This Sweet Potato Pudding
Easy, easy. Bake the whole sweet potatoes until they're caramelized and soft. In the meantime, wash and pit the cherries.
Next, toss everything except the oats into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Then stir in the oats and transfer the pudding to the fridge.
Let it chill for 2-3 hours or overnight so it can set. Yes, a little patience is required, but it's worth it.
🍽 Recipe
Creamy Cherry Pudding With Sweet Potato (Naturally Sweet)
Equipment
- food processor I'm using one by the brand Magimix
Ingredients
Pudding
- 2 large sweet potatoes approx. 500 g
- 750 g cherries* (approx. 650 g after pitting them)
- 3 tablespoons cashew butter or almond butter
- 1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean or cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats
Topping (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- Handful of cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°C (482°F). Bake the whole sweet potatoes for 30-45 minutes. They're done when their natural sugars start oozing out, charring slightly, and giving off a caramelized aroma. Let them cool completely.
- Pit the cherries.
- Slice open the sweet potatoes, scoop out the flesh, and discard the skin. (The skin will be charred black, which is totally normal - it's just the caramelized sugars!)
- In a food processor, blend the pitted cherries, the potatoes, cashew or almond butter, and the ground vanilla bean or cinnamon until you get a cream.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the oats.
- Cover and let it rest in the fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, give the pudding a good stir, then divide it into bowls or jars. If you like, you can top with cacao nibs, dried cranberries, and fresh cherries.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week. (Note: Some liquid may separate over time, so stir before eating!)
Notes
Other Creamy Dessert Recipes
If you liked this sweet potato cherry pudding, you might love the following dessert recipes:
- Tropical Stewed Rhubarb Recipe
- Juicy Plum Compote With Cozy Spices
- Watermelon Raspberry Ice Cream
- German Apple Snow Recipe
- Chocolate Coco Pudding With Sour Cherries
Enjoy,
Ramona
PS: If you try it, tell me in the comments how it turned out. I'm always curious.
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