7-CUP STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
An easy and VERY light Christmas pudding - for those that dislike the heavy dark puddings. However, this still has all the traditional Christmas pudding ingredients, but it is served with a delicious butterscotch sauce for a decadent twist! Moreover, all the family can now have their pudding and eat it, as this appeals to all ages! Steaming a pudding is SO easy - you just pop it on to gently steam, whilst you prepare the rest of the festive meal. You only have to remember to keep topping up the water from time to time. Serve warm with the hot butterscotch sauce and maybe a jug of single cream or brandy custard to help it along! Merry Christmas! N.B. This recipe was taken from the Christmas 2003 edition of BBC Good Food magazine, I have amended it slightly to personal taste. I have made this pudding every year since I first saw the recipe, and I have given this recipe out countless times!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield 1 Large Pudding, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the pudding, empty the first six cups and the nuts, if using, into a mixing bowl with the spices, then stir in the milk and egg. Once well combined, tip into a buttered 1.5 litre pudding bowl.
- Cover with a double layer of buttered foil, making a pleat in the centre to allow the pudding to rise.
- Tie the foil securely with string, then place in a steamer or large pan containing enough gently simmering water to come halfway up the sides of the bowl. Steam, covered with a lid, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Check the water level during cooking, topping up if necessary.
- If you are preparing this pudding ahead, remove the foil, let it cool slightly, then wrap in cling film and then fresh foil. It can be stored in a fridge for up to one week ahead of time. Or, freeze it for up to one month. Defrost overnight.
- If you are serving it immediately, unwrap and invert onto a deep plate.
- For the sauce, put everything in a pan and bring slowly to the boil, stirring. Allow to bubble away for 2-3 minutes, still stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is pale caramel in colour and slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat. Pour the sauce over the pudding and decorate with the whole mixed nuts.
- Serve with a jug of fresh cream or brandy custard.
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Apple Jaman
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Christmas pudding, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually quite good!
Fateh Singh F s
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for making your own Christmas pudding. I've made a few changes to the recipe over the years to suit my own taste.
Muhammad Bin shakeel
[email protected]This pudding was delicious! I made it for Christmas dinner and it was a hit. The butterscotch sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Qazi Tariq
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The pudding was bland and the butterscotch sauce was too runny.
Cawayne Terrelonge
[email protected]I've made this pudding several times and it's always been a success. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.
Faith Muthoni
[email protected]This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Nkurikiyinka Jean claude
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always been a hit. The pudding is moist and flavorful, and the butterscotch sauce is to die for.
MAKGOGOANE RADINGOANA
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pudding turned out dry and crumbly. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.
Tiyab Jan
[email protected]This pudding was so easy to make and it turned out so well! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. The butterscotch sauce was delicious and really made the pudding.
Mx kawsar
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of Christmas pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the texture was perfect. The butterscotch sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Katrina McMichael
[email protected]This steamed Christmas pudding with butterscotch sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. The butterscotch sauce added a touch of sweetness and richness that took the pudding to the next