AkpanAkpan Recipe – Traditional Benin Fermented Millet Dessert

Ingredients

• 2 cups corn flour (finely ground white or yellow cornmeal)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (for fermentation starter)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (for richness)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted, for silkiness)
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon honey (for drizzling)