Carrot desserts are a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy this versatile root vegetable. From classic carrot cake to unique carrot pudding, there are many ways to incorporate carrots into your sweet treats. In this article, we'll share two delightful carrot dessert recipes: Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Carrot Pudding with Raisins and Nuts. Both recipes are easy to follow and use simple ingredients, making them perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a comforting classic or a new twist on an old favorite, these carrot dessert recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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CARROT PUDDING
This is a wonderful spice filled dessert that resembles plum pudding but is low in fat (unless you use the buttery sauce!). The buttery sauce is optional, the pudding is good with or without it!
Provided by Joyce Rehagen
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine carrots, potatoes, sugar, raisins, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, all spice, and ground cloves. Transfer mixture to a clean 1 pound coffee can. Secure wax paper over the top and place the filled can in a large pot with 2 to 3 inches of water. Cover the pot and bring the water to a simmer.
- Steam the cake for 2 hours. Serve warm.
- Buttery sauce: In a medium-size pot, combine butter or margarine, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Heat until the mixture is liquid. Spoon mixture over the warm carrot pudding to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.6 calories, Carbohydrate 93.8 g, Cholesterol 58.2 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 295.5 mg, Sugar 70.5 g
BAKED CARROT PUDDING
This is a recipe a manager of a cafeteria gave me. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on top for presentation.
Provided by Judith Nees
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Steam or boil carrots until tender; mash. In an electric mixer with whisk attachment or by hand, beat eggs into carrots, one at a time. Beat in sugar, vanilla and baking powder. Fold in flour. Pour into a 2 quart baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven 30 minutes, until puffed and set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 134.2 mg, Sugar 29.1 g
CARROT DESSERT / PUDDING
Make and share this Carrot Dessert / Pudding recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Debbwl
Categories Low Protein
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine carrots and milk. Bring to a boil, and cook until most of the milk evaporates, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in sugar, and simmer until mixture becomes dry. Stir constantly to ensure that it doesn't burn. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cashews, raisins, and Cardamom.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 251.3, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 50, Protein 8.4
STEAMED CARROT PUDDING
This recipe has been in my family for at least three generations, passed down from my Canadian grandmother. It's been a favorite wintertime dessert for us and always included for Easter dinner and other holiday meals. -Ann Searcey, Kettering, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, raisins, dates and nuts. , Pour into a well-greased 6-cup pudding mold or metal gelatin mold. Cover with foil. Place on a rack in a stockpot. Add 1 in. of boiling water to stockpot; cover and boil gently for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, replacing water as needed. Let stand for 5 minutes before unmolding., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Serve with warm pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 28g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 760mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
GAJAR HALWA (CARROT AND CARDAMOM PUDDING)
The recipe for this Indian dessert comes from the North Carolina chef Cheetie Kumar, and it instantly transports her to her mother's kitchen around Diwali, the air rich with the aroma of fragrant carrots, caramelized milk and cardamom. The carrots are cooked down to be incredibly tender, but they still maintain some texture; the milk becomes jammy. If eaten warm, it's like a really decadent warm cereal or oatmeal; if served cold, it's like rice pudding, cool and sweet. The crunch of the toasted nuts make it the perfect meal-ender or tea time snack. If your carrots are bland, increase the sugar accordingly; the sweetness of the carrots makes a huge difference in the finished pudding. Some people prefer a looser halwa, but Ms. Kumar loves the caramelized notes that emerge when the pudding is cooked a little longer.
Provided by Brigid Washington
Categories custards and puddings, dessert
Time 1h
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a wide, heavy-bottomed skillet (don't use nonstick) over medium heat, melt ghee, then add carrots. Stir until carrots are well coated with ghee. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until carrots are somewhat dry and caramelized, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring often so they don't scorch.
- Once the carrots are nice and dried out, stir in the milk and cardamom and simmer, stirring every few minutes, until the milk has reduced and is almost fully absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the sugar, mix well to combine, and cook 5 to 8 more minutes until the mixture is almost dry and jammy. Serve warm or cold with toasted nuts sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 150 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GAJAR HALVA (CARROT PUDDING - AN INDIAN DESSERT)
This is my favorite dessert to make when cooking Indian food. The sweet & creamy taste is a delicious end to a hot & spicy meal. I posted this recipe in 2004 and can't believe that here it is 2007 and no one has yet ventured trying it! Go Ahead, it's really delicious!!! :)
Provided by - Carla -
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat carrots and half-and-half to boiling in saucepan; reduce heat.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, until all the half & half is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, raisins, butter, cardamom and salt.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until all of the brown sugar is dissolved and the mixture is of your desired consistency, (pudding-like) about 15 minutes.
- Garnish with pistachios or slivered almonds.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 246.3, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 28.4, Protein 4.5
BAKED CARROT PUDDING
This is a truly Irish dessert, which can also be enjoyed as a sweet main course. It is so delicious: moist and tasty. No need for further explanations. Try it out!
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 puddings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Grate the carrots (the finer the moister the pudding gets) and preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Combine flour, sugar and spices in a bowl. In a second bowl cream the butter. Add to the flour-mixture.
- Add the carrots and the raisins. Blend well.
- Fill into two oven-proof dishes, sprinkle with some sugar and bake for 40-45 minutes (cover after 20 minutes if already browned on top).
- Serve with vanilla ice-cream, whipped cream or custard.
Tips:
- For a creamier texture, use full-fat milk and cream.
- If you don't have a double boiler, you can place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
- Be sure to stir the pudding constantly while it's cooking to prevent it from scorching.
- Allow the pudding to cool completely before serving. This will help it to set properly.
- Garnish the pudding with grated carrot, chopped nuts, or whipped cream before serving.
Conclusion:
Carrot dessert pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give carrot dessert pudding a try!
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