Coconut Allspice Corn Pudding

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.

Step 2

In a 3-quart Dutch oven, bring the milk, coconut milk, butter and 2 cups heavy cream to a simmer. Whisk in the brown sugar and allspice. In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, molasses, flour and eggs. Whisk until smooth. Temper the dairy mixture into the eggs by adding a ladleful, whisking constantly, then pouring it back into the pot, whisking. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer to the oven and bake until the center is firm but still jiggly, about 2 hours.

Step 4

Meanwhile, make the whipped cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or a bowl with a hand mixer, combine the remaining cup heavy cream with the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, vanilla bean paste and orange zest. Beat until soft peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve the pudding with the whipped cream.