
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve with sauce of heated syrup and butter.
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Boil milk in double boiler, sprinkle the meal into it, stirring all the while
cook twelve minutes, stirring often
Beat together the eggs, salt, sugar and one-half teaspoonful of ginger
Stir the butter into the meal and milk
Pour this gradually over the egg mixture
Bake slowly one hour
Serve with sauce of heated syrup and butter
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cooking the cornmeal in milk first gelatinizes the starches, preventing a gritty texture and creating a smooth custard base. Tempering the hot cornmeal mixture into the eggs gradually raises their temperature slowly, preventing curdling while allowing the proteins to set into a silky pudding during the slow bake. The double boiler prevents scorching and ensures even heat distribution, while the ginger's warming spice complements the natural sweetness of corn.
The egg-sugar mixture can be whisked together and held at room temperature for up to 1 hour before combining with the hot cornmeal. The finished pudding is actually best made 2-4 hours ahead and served warm or at room temperature, allowing the texture to fully set.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or serve cold. The texture will firm up when chilled but softens slightly when reheated. The butter-syrup sauce should be made fresh before serving.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The egg-sugar mixture can be whisked together and held at room temperature for up to 1 hour before combining with the hot cornmeal. The finished pudding is actually best made 2-4 hours ahead and served warm or at room temperature, allowing the texture to fully set.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or serve cold. The texture will firm up when chilled but softens slightly when reheated. The butter-syrup sauce should be made fresh before serving.