Easy Sweet Polenta
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.
Ingredients
- 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
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..
Notes
How to Store
Make-Ahead
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.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Sweet Polenta
Amount per Serving
Calories
172
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
32
mg
1
%
Potassium
197
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
30
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
136
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
107
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
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