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Sweet Pumpkin in Coconut Milk

Take a look at this delicious sweet pumpkin recipe that has been passed through four generations and this one is the absolute best.

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Creative sweet pumpkin recipes, turn this sensational seasonal ingredient along with coconut milk is eaten in a sweet dessert dish adding color and texture to dessert for cold weather bonfire night.

Sweet Pumpkin in Coconut Milk
Sweet Pumpkin in Coconut Milk

Sweet Pumpkin in Coconut Milk

Ingredients

1 large can sugar pumpkin

1 teaspoon powdered cardamom

½ cup white sugar

1 ½ cups coconut milk

3 3/4 cups water


Directions

Add drained pumpkin onto a large lidded pot. Add half the amount of coconut milk and boil for 3 minutes. Add sugar, cardamom, and coconut milk. Cover and cook for five more minutes. Serve as a dessert with vanilla ice cream.

Creative sweet pumpkin recipes
Creative sweet pumpkin recipes


This classic sweet pumpkin dessert is well-deserving of a place in your top 20 dessert recipes.


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What is The African Gourmet blog about?

The African Gourmet explores African food, history, and culture through recipes, folktales, and proverbs written for curious readers worldwide.

Who writes The African Gourmet?

The blog is written and curated by Ivy, a lifelong historian and storyteller who highlights Africa’s culinary and cultural richness.

How can I find African recipes on this site?

Use the “African Recipes” category or explore posts like African Recipes for regional dishes and ingredients.

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Where can I learn more about African proverbs and folklore?

Explore our African Proverbs and African Folktales sections for timeless wisdom and stories.

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