Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert

Indulge in the exotic flavors of East Africa with this Mombasa Pumpkin Dessert, a velvety and aromatic treat that combines wholesome pumpkin purée with creamy coconut milk. Infused with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon and sweetened just right, this dessert captures the essence of coastal Swahili cuisine. Thickened to a pudding-like consistency with a touch of cornstarch, it’s elegantly finished with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and crunchy chopped cashews for a delightful texture contrast. Ready in under 40 minutes, this gluten-free dessert is perfect for cozy nights or a unique ending to an adventurous dinner. Serve it warm or chilled for a creamy tropical escape in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Pumpkin purée
• 400 ml Coconut milk
• 100 grams Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Unsweetened shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cashews (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the pumpkin purée, coconut milk, sugar, cardamom powder, and cinnamon powder.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to gently simmer.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 4

Continue cooking the mixture on low heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 5

Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Spoon the warm or cooled dessert into serving bowls or glasses.

Step 7

Sprinkle the top with shredded coconut and chopped cashews for garnish before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1103.4 grams (1103.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	990

Total Fat 16.00g	21%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 101mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 208.80g	76%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 146.90g
Protein 9.00g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 191mg	15%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1606mg	34%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.2%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 82.3%