Easy Christmas Pudding Recipe
A classic English Pudding recipe enjoyed by families for generations. Make this at home with ingredients you probably have during this festive season.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Steamer
Ingredients
- 125 grams Butter
- 100 grams Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Caramel Syrup
- 2 whole Eggs
- 300 to 350 grams Dry fruits - 300 to 350 grams soaked in 90 ml of Rum cranberries, cherries, apricot, raisins, or any fruits of your choice
- 1 Zest of one whole orange
- 1 tsp Spice mix 2" cinnamon, 4 cloves, 4 cardamoms & 1 pc nutmeg
- 2 cups Fresh bread crumbs - 2 cups approx. 5 slices of bread
- 2 tbsp Flour/maida - 2 tbsp
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
Instructions
Christmas Pudding Easy Recipe
- Combine butter, sugar, eggs, bread crumbs, flour, and spices in a large bowl. Also, add the zest of orange and vanilla essence to flavour the pudding.
- Start by creaming the butter and sugar with a whisk or wooden spoon. You could also use the electric beater and beat until smooth. Also, add the caramel syrup for a lovely brown colour.
- Next, stir in the eggs, combine well and then add the soaked fruits, along with the liquid. Also add orange zest, vanilla extract, and the spice mix.
- Now add fresh bread crumbs and finish off with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour/maida.
- Grease a pudding mould, and transfer the pudding mixture into it. Place parchment paper on the pudding and then cover it with silver foil. Secure it with a kitchen string or twine, if needed.
- Heat a steamer or a pot of water and place a stand or a plate into it. Place the pudding on the stand and cover the pot/steamer. Steam on low heat for 2 hours.
- Unmould the Christmas Pudding onto a serving plate and serve it with whipped cream. Unmould when the pudding is still warm.
Notes
- Use preferably a Pudding mould of 17 cm diameter, 10 cm depth, and capacity of 750 grams.
- Do not over-mix the pudding mixture.
- Secure the bowl with parchment paper and foil before placing it in the steamer.
- Don't let the pudding bowl touch the bottom of the steamer. Place a stand into the pot.
- Carefully unmould when the pudding is still warm and serve with whipped cream.