Pumpkin, Plantain, and Coconut Pudding

Cazuela, a richly spiced crustless pie with a texture between thick custard and bread pudding, is a unique dessert with a complex history. The term means “cooking pot” in Spanish, but the key ingredients—batata (white sweet potato), pumpkin, and coconut milk—and the traditional cooking process speak to the island’s African culinary history. It’s flavored with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and star anise—all brought to the Caribbean during the spice trade. This dessert has been prepared since at