Boniatillo (Cuban Sweet Potato Pudding)
A thick, spiced sweet potato pudding scented with cinnamon and lime zest. Old fashioned Cuban comfort that is naturally free from.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the sweet potato in plenty of water for 15 minutes until very soft. Drain well and mash until completely smooth, then press through a sieve if you want it silky.
15 min - 2
Put the sugar, water, cinnamon stick and lime zest strips in a wide pan. Simmer gently for 10 minutes, until you have a light syrup.
10 min - 3
Remove the cinnamon stick and lime zest. Stir in the mashed sweet potato and lime juice.
- 4
Cook over a low heat, stirring all the time, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the mixture is thick and pulls away from the base of the pan. Take care, it spits as it thickens.
18 min 20 s - 5
Stir in the vanilla and spoon into 6 small dishes.
- 6
Cool for 20 minutes then dust with ground cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.
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