Best 5 Pecan Date Pudding Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Pecan Date Pudding, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines the rich, buttery taste of pecans with the natural sweetness of dates, creating a moist and flavorful treat. With three variations - Classic, Chocolate, and Orange - this recipe caters to diverse palates, offering a unique taste experience with each bite. Embark on a baking adventure as we guide you through the steps of creating this irresistible dessert, perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

AMISH COUNTRY DATE NUT PUDDING



Amish Country Date Nut Pudding image

Provided by Kelly

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped dates (8oz, 227g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water (7.8oz, 222g)
1 cup sugar (7oz, 198g)
1 tablespoon butter, melted (.5oz, 14g)
1 egg, beaten
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour (5oz, 142g)
½ cup nuts, walnuts or pecans (2oz, 57g)
Pecan Praline Sauce (click for link)
Whipped Cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking pan by spraying with non-stick baking spray. Line the bottom with a fitted piece of parchment paper and spray paper.
  • Put chopped dates into a mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda and 1 cup boiling water. Stir occasionally and let set until cooled. The dates will turn into a chunky puree.
  • When cool, add sugar, butter, egg, vanilla, and salt. Mix well to combine. Add the flour and mix to combine. Add the nuts and stir to combine.
  • Pour into prepared baking pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Let cool somewhat. Best eaten warm. Top with Pecan Praline Sauce and whipped cream.

TOASTED PECAN PUDDING



Toasted Pecan Pudding image

Promises Esther Shank of Harrisonburg, Virginia, "Take this to a potluck and you won't have to worry about carrying left-overs home!" Our taste-testers agree-they loved the crunch of the pecans, the rich coconut flavor and the soft creamy filling.-Esther Shank, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, coconut, flour, pecans and sugar. Spread into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Cool. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat pudding mix and milk on low speed for 2 minutes. Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in the whipped topping. Place half of the pecan mixture in a 13x9-in. dish. Spread pudding mixture over pecan mixture. Top with remaining pecan mixture. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

FESTIVE DATE & PECAN PUDDING



Festive date & pecan pudding image

Not your traditional Christmas pud, but a winner with our food team. A cross between sticky toffee and Christmas pud with a lighter feel

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

250g block dried, stoned date , chopped
125g butter , at room temperature
85g light muscovado sugar
140g self-raising flour
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp ground mixed spice
2 large eggs
50g raisin
50g chopped candied peel
85g pecan , chopped
2 pieces stem ginger , cut into thin shreds
85g light muscovado sugar
150ml brandy
25g toasted pecan , chopped
1 holly sprig
icing sugar , for dusting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Pour 300ml boiling water over the chopped dates and set aside. Butter a 1.4-litre pudding basin and put a disc of baking parchment in the base. Put the butter, sugar, flour, bicarbonate of soda, mixed spice and eggs into a large bowl, then beat with an electric hand whisk until really well blended. Add the cooled date mixture, then beat again to make a sloppy batter.
  • Stir in the fruits, nuts and ginger, then pour into the pudding basin and place on a baking tray. Bake in the oven for 1 hr, cover the top lightly with foil, then return to the oven for 25 mins more until a skewer inserted into the pudding comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make the brandy syrup. Put the sugar and 50ml water in a pan and stir over the heat until syrupy. Stir in the brandy and remove from the heat. When the pudding is ready, remove from the oven and push a skewer into it in several places. Pour over the brandy syrup so it soaks into the pudding, then cover until ready to serve.
  • Turn out onto a plate, scatter with the pecans and top with the holly sprig, dusted with icing sugar. Serve with good-quality vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 54 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.73 milligram of sodium

OLD FASHIONED DATE PUDDING



Old Fashioned Date Pudding image

My mother-in-law always whipped up this old-fashioned dessert at Thanksgiving and Christmas. My husband and I enjoy the chewy dates and sweet thick syrup drizzled on top. It's impossible to resist a second helping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped cream

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 1 cup brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add butter; set aside. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining brown sugar. Stir in milk until smooth. add dates and walnuts., Pour hot brown sugar syrup into an 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon batter over syrup. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake topping comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

PECAN PUDDING



Pecan Pudding image

This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I hope to make this soon as it looks like a dish my family would enjoy. I'll edit the recipe for stove/oven preparation instead of microwave.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Dessert

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup pecans, Chopped
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a 15-ounce custard cup microwave the butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power for 30 to 40 seconds or just till melted.
  • Swirl the butter in the custard cup, coating sides and bottom.
  • Pour the excess butter from the custard cup into the beaten egg.
  • Stir in the dark corn syrup and vanilla.
  • Stir together flour and baking powder.
  • Stir flour mixture into egg mixture.
  • Gently fold in chopped pecans.
  • Pour the pecan mixture into the buttered 15-ounce custard cup.
  • Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes or till the pecan mixture is just set, rotating the custard cup a half-turn every minute.
  • Sift a little powdered sugar atop.
  • Serve warm with light cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.9, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 108.3, Sodium 193.7, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 15.3, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to easily chop the nuts and dates until they resemble coarse crumbs. This will ensure an even distribution of the nuts and dates throughout the pudding.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a dense, tough pudding. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pudding in a greased and floured baking dish. This will prevent the pudding from sticking to the pan and make it easier to remove.
  • Serve the pudding warm or at room temperature. It can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Pecan Date Pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a wonderful nutty flavor. This pudding is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Related Topics