Ingredients

  • Butter and sugar for the mold
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 4 cups milk, scalded
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • Whipped unsweetened heavy cream, for serving
  • 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or baking dish; double boiler

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350
  • Butter and sugar the souffle dish.
  • Place the cornmeal in the top of the double boiler, over boiling water, and gradually add the scalded milk, stirring constantly for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, molasses, spices, salt and egg yolks.
  • Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Fold into the pudding mixture.
  • Turn the batter into the prepared mold and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until puffed and brown.
  • Serve with whipped cream.