Guamanian Pudding Dessert
"I used to have co-worker who was Guamanian and she made the most delicious foods. She often brought her Guamanian Pudding to work parties as a treat. Well, I never did get the recipe from her, but I was delighted to find this version in a community cookbook. Once I tried it, I knew I had found the right recipe. You may use homemade or storebought slices of pound cake for the base of this dessert, whichever you prefer. Note: Plan ahead when preparing this, as it requires time to chill the pudding before you can assemble the dessert."
photo by HeatherFeather
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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10-15
ingredients
- 1 2⁄3 cups water
- 1 can Carnation Evaporated Milk (12 oz. size)
- 1⁄4 cup margarine, cut into pieces
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
- 1⁄3 cup water
- 1 baked poundcake, cut into thin slices (about 1/4-1/2" thick)
- ground cinnamon
directions
- In a large saucepan, combine 1 2/3 cups water, evaporated milk, margarine, sugar, vanilla, and eggs.
- Mix together the cornstarch and the 1/3 cup water; add to the mixture in the pan.
- Heat over medium-low (about#3-4 on an electric stove), stirring constantly, until it begins to thicken and has developed a pudding texture (it will coat the back of a wooden spoon)- this takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Chill in a covered bowl in the fridge until cool- pudding should thicken a bit when cool.
- Line a 9x13" glass casserole dish with thin slices of pound cake, fitting the slices in so the entire pan base is covered.
- Spread the pudding over the pound cake.
- Dust entire surface with ground cinnamon.
- Chill, covered, at least 1 hour and until ready to serve.
- Notes: This pudding doesn't harden up as much as other puddings- it thickens, but retains a soft, slightly pourable consistency like a trifle custard or like zabaglione.
- This dessert will not have a"tall" appearance- make sure your cake slices are cut only about 1/4-1/2" thick.
Questions & Replies
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Reviews
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This is delicious, the pudding is lovely and creamy and when poured over the cake makes a really yummy custard type pudding cake. I used butter in place of margarine, and a store bought Madeira cake. I'm going to experiment a little for a Christmas type dessert by laying cut strawberries over the cake before I pour the pudding over, sounds like a good idea to me! Thanks HeatherFeather. -
I am Chamorro. And we used to use unsweetened cocconut milk instead of evaporated milk for that island taste. Also, try it with yellow cake rather than pound cake...you wont be dissapointed! -
I followed the recipe exactly. Tip: frozen pound cake slices beautifully and defrosts quickly. My friend and family thoroughly enjoyed this "delicious" dessert and it was a breeze to make. Thanks very much! By the way, I've hated custard since I was a kid, but I liked this, too! I'm kind of amazed actually.... -
I've been trying to get a hold of my mother to get this recipe, but with the latest typhoon "Ting Ting" knocking out most of the phone lines in the southern area of Guam, I haven't been able to. Thank you for posting this recipe. The chamorro name for this dessert is called "LATIYA"! -
You dont have to just use pound cake. We also use vanilla cookies, lady fingers, or even angel food cake. Try it out and see which ones you like best.
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Tweaks
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I am Chamorro. And we used to use unsweetened cocconut milk instead of evaporated milk for that island taste. Also, try it with yellow cake rather than pound cake...you wont be dissapointed!
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Just a little tip. Do not substitute butter for margarine. Butter is salty and your Latiya may be salty. I hope this helps.
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This is delicious, the pudding is lovely and creamy and when poured over the cake makes a really yummy custard type pudding cake. I used butter in place of margarine, and a store bought Madeira cake. I'm going to experiment a little for a Christmas type dessert by laying cut strawberries over the cake before I pour the pudding over, sounds like a good idea to me! Thanks HeatherFeather.
