Best 6 Cranberry Winter Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Cranberry Winter Pudding, a festive and comforting dessert that embodies the essence of the holiday season. This traditional British pudding is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a moist and spongy cake base studded with plump, tart cranberries and enveloped in a warm, rich custard sauce. As you savor each bite, the vibrant red cranberries burst with tangy goodness, complemented by the sweetness of the cake and the creamy embrace of the custard. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or seeking a cozy treat to warm your winter evenings, this Cranberry Winter Pudding, along with its accompanying recipes for Cranberry Sauce and Custard Sauce, will undoubtedly become a cherished holiday tradition.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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This is an old-fashioned pudding that's a cranberry lover's delight. Serve warm topped with whipped cream for an elegant look, or in bowls with rich cream poured over for a homey touch. -Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs, separated
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups coarsely chopped cranberries
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
2-1/2 cups whole cranberries
Optional: Orange zest strips and whipped cream

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, cream, melted butter, vanilla and egg yolks until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, orange zest, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and salt. Add chopped cranberries; toss to coat. Gradually add to sugar mixture, mixing well. (Batter will be stiff.), Add remaining cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes., Meanwhile, for topping, combine sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently; cook until sugar is dissolved, 2-3 minutes. Add cranberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm., When pudding tests done, place springform pan in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spoon cranberry mixture over top. Bake 10 minutes longer. , Cool pudding on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Cool at least 1 hour before serving., If made ahead, pudding can be warmed in a 350° oven for 10 minutes. If desired, top with orange zest and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY PUDDING WITH BUTTER SAUCE



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This cranberry pudding is a moist molasses cake covered in a rich butter sauce. It's everything a traditional Christmas pudding should be!

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces cranberries
2 2/3 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup dark molasses
1 cup warm water
Special equipment: Steamer with 9-inch round pan OR large stock pot and 9-inch round cake pan
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup half and half
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Slice the cranberries in half. Place them in a colander and rinse out the seeds.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix in the dark molasses and warm water. Fold in the cranberries.
  • Grease the round pan and pour the cranberry mixture into the pan.
  • Fill the steamer with water and place the pan in the steamer and cover with the lid. (If you don't have a steamer, take a large stock pot and place an item in the bottom to elevate the cake pan, like a trivet, cookie cutter, empty tuna can, or folded dish towel. Then place the pan on top and fill the pot with water about half-way up the side of the pan.)
  • Bring the water to a boil, and steam for about 2 1/2 hours, checking the water level periodically, every 30 minutes or so, and refilling as needed. The pudding is done when you can insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean. Allow the pudding to cool. The pudding can also be made in advance and kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, make the butter sauce: in a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, stirring often. Stir in the half and half and the sugar, then add the vanilla. To serve, cut the pudding into pieces and drizzle with butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Sugar 39.6 g, Sodium 428 mg, Fat 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg

CRANBERRY PUDDING



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This recipe was given to me years ago by my Aunt Lena, who lived on Cape Cod where cranberries are grown. The combination of warm tart cranberries and a smooth sweet brown sugar sauce is the perfect ending to any holiday meal!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
BROWN SUGAR SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in cranberries. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, for sauce, combine sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan. Add water and stir until smooth. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Cool slightly; serve over warm pudding. Refrigerate leftover sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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Easy to make, and delicious to eat using just a few ingredients. This steamed pudding is traditional at Christmas - served with Hard Sauce.

Provided by Jane Walker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     UK and Ireland     English

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons baking soda
½ cup hot water
1 tablespoon white sugar
½ cup molasses
2 cups whole cranberries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Dissolve the baking soda in the hot water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and molasses, then mix in the cranberries and flour. Pour into a greased 6 cup steamer mold.
  • Cover the mold, and place into a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover the steaming pot. Cook over medium heat for one hour before checking, but it will take about 1 1/2 hours total. A toothpick inserted into the pudding should come out clean. Loosen the edges, and cool on a wire rack in the mold.
  • Make the hard sauce just before serving: Heat the unsalted butter, cream, 1 cup sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until heated through and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 553.1 calories, Carbohydrate 84.8 g, Cholesterol 67.8 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 440.7 mg, Sugar 52.2 g

NANNY'S STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING



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A steamed pudding with caramel sauce and a dollop of whipped cream. My family says you can't get a dessert this delicious in any restaurant. I make it for all holiday family gatherings.

Provided by PISADL

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cranberries
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, 1 cup of white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the milk, egg, and butter until well blended. Toss the cranberries in the remaining 1/4 cup of flour to coat, then fold them into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into a greased round casserole dish with a lid, place the lid on, and then cover again with aluminum foil. Place the dish into a large roaster or stock pot, and fill with 3 to 4 inches of water. Place the lid on the outer pot, and cover with aluminum foil. Turn the heat to medium-high, and steam for 2 hours. Add more water if necessary after the first hour.
  • For the sauce, mix together 1/2 cup of white sugar, brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir occasionally until the mixture comes to a full boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Refrigerate until chilled, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Serve slices of the steamed pudding with the brown sugar sauce, and a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.9 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 291.6 mg, Sugar 53.7 g

CRANBERRY WINTER PUDDING



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Categories     Dessert     Thanksgiving     Cranberry     Pear     Apricot     Cherry     Chill     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

a 12-ounce bag of fresh cranberries, picked over
1 firm ripe-pear, peeled, cored, and chopped fine
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup dried sour cherries (available at specialty foods shops) or golden raisins
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
two 2-inch strips of lemon zest removed with a vegetable peeler
a 3-inch cinnamon stick
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
about 10 slices of homemade-type white bread, crusts removed
lightly sweetened whipped cream as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • In a saucepan combine the cranberries, the pear, the brown sugar, the dried fruit, the zest, the cinnamon stick, the cranberry juice cocktail, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve into a bowl, reserving the solids, and transfer the cranberry liquid to a shallow dish. Line a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish with plastic wrap and trim enough of the bread slices to cover the bottom and the side of the dish. Soak the trimmed slices in the cranberry liquid and line the bottom and the side of the soufflé dish with them.
  • Discard the zest and the cinnamon stick from the reserved cranberry solids and add the solids to the soufflé dish. Trim enough of the remaining bread slices to cover the cranberry solids, soak the trimmed slices in the cranberry liquid, and top the cranberry solids with them. Cover the pudding with plastic wrap, put a plate on top of the plastic wrap, and weight the pudding with three 1-pound cans. Chill the pudding, weighted, for at least 12 hours and up to 1 day. Invert the pudding onto a serving plate, discarding the plastic wrap, and serve it, cut into wedges, with the whipped cream.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can place the pudding basin in a large saucepan of simmering water, making sure that the water doesn't touch the bottom of the basin.
  • Cover the pudding basin tightly with foil or a lid to prevent the steam from escaping.
  • Let the pudding cool completely before serving. This will help it to set and firm up.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite accompaniments, such as custard, cream, or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Cranberry Winter Pudding is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are serving it at a holiday gathering or simply enjoying it as a special treat, Cranberry Winter Pudding is sure to be a hit.

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