Gluten-Free Naturally: Polenta Budino

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Polenta Budino

Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

Polenta Budino W/Plum Marmellata

Serves 8 people

INGREDIENTS

Polenta

½ Cup Coarse-Grind Polenta

1/3 Cup Sugar

¼ Cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed

¼ Teaspoon Salt

1 Tbls Butter

1 Large Egg Yolk

¼ Cup Heavy Cream

Plum Marmellata

¾ Cup Sugar

1 Tbls Lemon Juice

¼ Tsp Salt

4 Ripe Plums, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 Pint Vanilla Ice Cream

DIRECTIONS

Make the Polenta

In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Gradually add polenta; whisking constantly until smooth. Reduce heat to low and cook polenta, whisking and breaking up any lumps, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the sugar, brown sugar, and salt and continue to cook, whisking often, until mixture thickens again and polenta is tender, about 20–25 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted and well combined.

Whisk egg yolk and cream in a small bowl to combine, then vigorously whisk into polenta. Transfer polenta to a large bowl, cover and allow cooling.

Make the Marmellata

In a medium saucepan add sugar, lemon juice, salt, and half of plums and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook the marmellata, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and some of the fruit is starting to fall apart, approximately 10–15 minutes. Mix in half of the remaining plums and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but still holding their shape, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in remaining plums. Cover marmellata and let cool.

Stir polenta to loosen and smooth out any lumps. Spoon into bowls and top each serving with some marmellata and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc