Best 2 Simple Christmas Pudding Recipes
Indulge in the timeless tradition of Christmas pudding, a delectable dessert steeped in history and flavors. This iconic dish, also known as plum pudding or figgy pudding, has graced festive tables for centuries, captivating taste buds with its rich, fruity, and aromatic character. Our collection of Christmas pudding recipes offers a delightful array of variations, each promising a unique culinary experience. From the classic steamed pudding bursting with dried fruits, spices, and citrus zest to the contemporary takes featuring chocolate, nuts, or even a touch of Guinness, these recipes cater to every palate and preference. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring a perfect pudding that will be the star of your Christmas feast.
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SIMPLE CHRISTMAS PUDDING
This simple pudding is easy even if you've never made one before. If you don't have a pudding mold, you can steam it in a metal bowl covered with foil. It has a rich gingerbread flavor and is a very dense dessert. I served it with roast beef and Uncle Bill's Yorkshire pudding and had a lovely Midwestern version of a traditional English Christmas meal.
Provided by Tmom2001
Categories Dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heavily butter a pudding mold.
- Dust lightly with flour.
- In large bowl, mix together breadcrumbs, Craisins, molasses, and melted butter.
- Dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add to mixture.
- Add apple cider and mix well.
- Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture.
- Stir to combine.
- Place pudding mixture into mold.
- Top mold with heavily buttered aluminum foil and cover tightly.
- Bear in mind that pudding will expand some as it steams.
- Place mold on rack in a steamer or large pot.
- Add boiling water until the mold is 3/4 of the way submerged.
- Cover and steam for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Pudding will be firm when done.
- Serve warm with a vanilla sauce or hard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 370.3, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 22, Protein 2.5
CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time P1DT10h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- The day before you want to steam the pudding: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the suet, brown sugar, sifted flour, breadcrumbs, allspice, clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gradually mix in the currants, sultanas, raisins, candied peel, and almonds, followed by the apple and citrus zests. In a small bowl, whisk together the rum, barley wine, and stout, and then beat in the eggs. Pour this mixture over the dried fruit and nut mixture. Mix thoroughly. It should be somewhat loose; if it needs a little more liquid, add some stout. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- The following day: Butter a 1-pint pudding mold and pack the pudding mixture into it. Cover with a double piece of parchment and a sheet of foil and tie securely with a string across the top to make a handle. Place the pudding mold in a covered steamer set over a saucepan of simmering water, and steam for 8 hours. Check the water level, adding boiling water as needed. When the pudding is finished, let it cool and then remove the papers and foil. Replace with fresh paper and make a new string for easier maneuvering. Set in a cool place away from light (under the bed works well).
- To reheat, set a saucepan with boiling water over medium heat and put a steamer on top. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, set the pudding in the steamer, cover, and let steam for 2 1/4 hours. Top up the water a bit if necessary.
- To serve, remove the pudding from the steamer and take off the wrapping. Slide a palette knife around the pudding, and then turn it out onto a warm plate. Garnish with a sprig of holly. To flambe the pudding, warm a ladleful of brandy over direct heat, and when it is hot, carefully light the brandy. Place the flaming ladle over the pudding, but do not pour until at the table. When you do slowly pour it over the pudding, sides and all, watch it flame! Serve with rum sauce if desired.
- This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: This will make a big difference to the flavor of your Christmas pudding.
- Prepare your pudding in advance: Christmas puddings need to be made well in advance of Christmas Day, so that they have time to mature and develop their flavor.
- Don't over-mix your pudding: Over-mixing will make the pudding tough.
- Steam your pudding for at least 2 hours: This will ensure that the pudding is cooked through.
- Store your pudding in a cool, dark place: This will help it to keep its flavor and texture.
- Serve your pudding with your favorite sauce: Brandy sauce, custard, or hard sauce are all popular choices.
Conclusion:
Christmas pudding is a delicious and traditional dessert that is perfect for the festive season. With a little planning and effort, you can make a Christmas pudding that your family and friends will love. So why not give it a try this year?
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