Easy Sweet Polenta

Name: Easy Sweet Polenta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 250 g Quaker yellow cornmeal; 950 ml whole milk; 125 g granulated sugar or Molasses to taste; 1 strip of lime or orange peel; 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract; 1 cinnamon stick; cinnamon powder

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
12
Calories
172 kcal
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
Paraguayan

Easy Sweet Polenta

Deacon Moody

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This Sweet Polenta "Kamby He'é," also known as Mbaipy he'é, is a humble but beloved Paraguayan dessert enjoyed throughout the country and beyond. Made from simple ingredients like cornmeal, water, sugar or molasses, and spices, it is a dish that is easy to prepare and yet full of flavor. Traditionally, Kamby He'é is served as a snack or after-dinner dessert, often accompanied by a hot cup of yerba mate, a popular herbal tea in Paraguay.

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Ingredients

Servings

250 g Quaker yellow cornmeal
950 ml whole milk , plus additional for adjusting consistency
125 g granulated sugar or Molasses to taste
1 strip of lime or orange peel
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
cinnamon powder , to taste

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Instructions

In a heavy large saucepan, stir to combine the milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal.
Bring the milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, occasionally stirring until the polenta mixture is smooth and cooked for about 15 minutes.
Remove the Sweet Polenta from heat, transfer the corn mixture into dessert dishes, and sprinkle with cinnamon powder. Cool the polenta to room temperature, then press a piece of plastic wrap onto the surface and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours, or up to 3 days..

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How to Store
How to Store
To store Sweet Polenta, first, allow it to cool to room temperature. Then, cover the surface with a piece of plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the polenta to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. This will keep your Sweet Polenta fresh and ready to enjoy whenever desired.
To store Sweet Polenta, first, allow it to cool to room temperature. Then, cover the surface with a piece of plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the polenta to prevent skin from forming. Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days. This will keep your Sweet Polenta fresh and ready to enjoy whenever desired.
Make-Ahead
Make-Ahead
Sweet Polenta is a great make-ahead dessert. After preparing, simply chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days, allowing you to enjoy this delicious treat conveniently whenever you like.
Sweet Polenta is a great make-ahead dessert. After preparing, simply chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days, allowing you to enjoy this delicious treat conveniently whenever you like.