Indian Pudding - Complete Dessert

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Course : Puddings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

4 cups milk
1/2 cup light molasses
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs -- beaten
2 tablespoons orange peel -- grated
1 pint ice cream -- (optional)
 

Preparation:

1. Bring milk and molasses to scalding in 1 1/2-quart saucepan. 2. Combine cornmeal, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in small mixing bowl; gradually add to milk-molasses mixture, stirring constantly. 3. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. 4. Blend a little hot mixture with egg; return all to pan and cook 1 additional minute. 5. Stir in orange peel; cover and chill. 6. Serve with ice cream, if desired.