Indian Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees and butter a 2-quart baking dish.
2. 2
   In a large pot, warm milk over medium-high heat until hot but not boiling.
3. 3
   Whisk in cornmeal and molasses and cook, whisking, 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to medium-low.
5. 5
   Crack eggs into a medium bowl and lightly beat.
6. 6
   Very slowly add 1/2 cup of the hot cornmeal mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly.
7. 7
   Pour tempered egg mixture into the pot, whisking constantly to keep eggs from scrambling, and cook 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove pot from heat.
9. 9
   Stir in sugar, raisins, vanilla and ginger.
10. 10
    Pour mixture into prepared pan, then place in a larger baking dish or roasting pan.
11. 11
    Transfer to oven and carefully pour water into the larger dish until it comes about halfway up the sides of the smaller baking dish.
12. 12
    Bake until pudding is set, but still jiggles slightly in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
13. 13
    Serve warm, topped with whipped cream or ice cream.