Pudding chômeur, literally meaning "unemployed man's pudding", is a classic French-Canadian dessert that originated in the 19th century. It's a simple yet comforting dish made with humble ingredients, earning its name during the Great Depression when many families relied on affordable and resourceful recipes. This iconic dessert has several variations, each with its unique charm. One version involves layering a thick cake batter with a sweet, gooey syrup made from brown sugar, butter, and cream, resulting in a moist and flavorful treat. Another variation features a denser cake batter topped with a layer of fruit, such as plums or apples, before being smothered in the rich syrup. Regardless of the variation, pudding chômeur is a nostalgic and delicious dessert that holds a special place in Canadian culinary history.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CHOMEUR'S PUDDING
A classic French-Canadian sweet. Along with rice pudding and gelatin, this is one of the most commonly offered desserts in diners. Contrary to the usual recipe, this one uses milk for a more cake-like texture.
Provided by Burgz
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl. Beat the egg, sugar, and 1/4 cup margarine together in a large bowl. Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the egg mixture, stirring just to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan; stir the brown sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and vanilla extract into the water and return to a boil for 2 minutes. Pour the sauce over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.1 calories, Carbohydrate 98.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 231.3 mg, Sugar 80 g
POOR MAN'S PUDDING CAKE (POUDING CHOMEUR)
Adopted recipe! A traditional French-Canadian recipe that is very common in Quebec. A syrupy "pudding" with a cakey topping. Very sweet.
Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan melt butter or margarine; stir in brown sugar.
- Add water and vanilla.
- Bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, make the dough.
- Cream butter or margarine; add sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to butter mixture alternately with milk.
- Pour syrup into a 9 X 13 baking dish.
- Drop dough by teaspoons over syrup.
- Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 26.1, Sodium 211, Carbohydrate 78.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 58.8, Protein 3.3
POOR MAN'S PUDDING
Originally known as 'Pouding Chomeur,' this is a favorite French-Canadian dessert that originates from the Province of Quebec. And for good reason - it is quick, easy, and oh so delicious!
Provided by Basking
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
- Beat the white sugar, oil, and egg together in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture alternately with the milk. Pour into a 9-inch square pan. Dissolve the brown sugar in the hot water, then pour stir in the melted butter. Drizzle the syrup over the pudding.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the pudding firms and becomes golden brown on top, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 159.6 mg, Sugar 43.7 g
POUDING CHOMEUR
Though it translates to 'unemployed man's pudding,' pouding chomeur isn't cheap to make. The good news is you don't really need to eat this more than a few times a year anyway. It's the perfect dessert to pair with summer fruit or vanilla ice cream. If you use a bigger baking dish than I did, and pour over all the maple cream syrup, your cake should float over a pool of what will eventually be your sauce. If you just use a deep pie dish like I did, then just serve the extra sauce on the side.
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a deep baking dish and place it on a sheet pan.
- Bring maple syrup and heavy cream to a boil in a deep saucepan over medium-high heat. Turn off heat once mixture starts to bubble, stir, and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using a spatula or electric mixer until creamy and well combined. Whisk in vanilla extract and 1 egg until incorporated. Mix in the other egg. Sprinkle in baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix with a spatula until batter is just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared dish and pour the maple-cream sauce on top, stopping between 1/2 to 1-inch from the top of the dish. Reserve any extra sauce.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until pudding is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; serve pudding with any extra maple-cream sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.5 calories, Carbohydrate 75.5 g, Cholesterol 134.6 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 52.7 g
PUDDING AU CHOMEUR (FRENCH CANADIAN POOR MAN'S PUDDING)
This is a traditional french-Canadian dessert that was made during the depression era. The ingredients are simple and were cheap and it is one of those staple desserts in french-canadian homes. I got this recipe online a while back. I did a search for it when I was craving this dessert I had when I was young. I tried it and it tatsted just as I remembered it. Delicious and sweet as with all french-canadian desserts.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Low Protein
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 cake, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl sift flour and baking powder together.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar and add vanilla.
- then slowly add the milk and flour mixture in alternating 1/4 cup increments until all together and smooth.
- Spread in a buttered baking dish.
- For the sauce: In a sauce pan, mix all the sauce ingredients together and bring to a boil.
- Boil for a few seconds and then pour over the cake batter (do not mix).
- Bake in a 325 preheated oven for 45 minute.
POOR MAN'S PUDDING
Make and share this Poor Man's Pudding recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mary Butterfield
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix 1 tablespoon butter, brown sugar and hot water in the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the remaining butter and sugar.
- Add flour and baking powder alternately with milk.
- Pour over brown sugar mixture in baking dish.
- Bake 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1003.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 46.7, Sodium 489.7, Carbohydrate 208.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 156, Protein 8.6
POOR MAN'S PUDDING
There is nothing poor-tasting about this rich and tasty traditional French-Canadian dessert. Recipe courtesy Chuck Hughes
Provided by Chuck Hughes
Categories Sauces
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- For the maple sauce:.
- Bring the maple syrup, cream, brown sugar and butter to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- For the batter:.
- Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla in a bowl with a mixer.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, and beating until just combined.
- Divide the batter among 8 ramekins. Pour the syrup over the batter. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Sodium 19.4
POOR MAN'S PUDDING (POUDING CHOMEUR)
Living in Quebec you learn many things. One, you learn that shoveling snow is considered a winter pastime. Secondly, and more deliciously, you learn that maple syrup can be put on a heck of a lot more than just pancakes (crepes up here). This little recipe is call Poor Man's pudding, and there is probably a recipe for every single family in the Province. This is the one my wife's family makes, and is fantastic. Yes, it's a little sweet, but nothing an ice cold glass of milk can't fix!
Provided by justiceforall
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large heavy pan, bring to a boil the maple syrup and the cream. Pay close attention, because it will boil over! Once a slow roll begins, continue for about 3 to 4 minutes, and remove from the heat.
- With an electric beater, beat the butter and the sugar together. Add the eggs and continue beating for about 2 minutes.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and the salt. Add the dry ingredients into the the egg mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Pour the batter into a 13x9-inch pan. Pour the maple syrup/cream mix on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or all by itself!
- *NOTE*: a variant that I saw on a local television cooking show called for doing all the above steps, but using single serving baking cups. Before adding anything, put in one or two frozen raspberries, then the batter, followed by the maple/cream mix.
- Makes an impressive and tasty quick dessert on a cold winter night for guests.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.3, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 20.4, Cholesterol 156.3, Sodium 245.7, Carbohydrate 100.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 68.4, Protein 6.8
POUDING CHOMEUR ( POOR MAN'S PUDDING ) WITH MAPLE SYRUP SAUCE
Make and share this Pouding Chomeur ( Poor Man's Pudding ) With Maple Syrup Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by I HAVE 2 BEAUTIFUL
Categories Dessert
Time 52m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- CAKE.
- In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, mix the butter and sugar till the mix is light.
- Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
- In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder.
- Alternate flour mix and milk to the butter mix.
- Pour into a 13 inch by 9 inch greased pan.
- MAPLE SAUCE.
- In a large casserole, bring to boil the syrup, brown sugar, cream and butter and constantly stir.
- Reduce heat and and gently cook 2 minutes or till sauce has reduced a little bit.
- Pour sauce gently over cake.
- Bake at 325°f (160°c) about 35 minutes or till cake is light brown and when toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.9, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 101.8, Sodium 191.1, Carbohydrate 88.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 67.3, Protein 4.9
Tips:
- Use stale bread: Stale bread is ideal for this recipe because it absorbs the milk and eggs better, resulting in a denser, more flavorful pudding.
- Use a variety of breads: Feel free to use a mix of different types of bread, such as white, wheat, or rye. This will add a more complex flavor and texture to the pudding.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pudding tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a large baking dish: The pudding will rise during baking, so it's important to use a large baking dish to prevent it from overflowing.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Pudding au chomeur is traditionally served with maple syrup, but you can also use other toppings such as fruit, whipped cream, or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Pudding au chomeur is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this classic French-Canadian dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a comforting and nostalgic dessert, give pudding au chomeur a try.
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