"Baked figgy pudding" is a traditional British Christmas dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a rich and flavorful dish made with dried figs, suet, breadcrumbs, and spices. Served with a dollop of brandy sauce, this pudding is a perfect way to end a festive meal. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for "baked figgy pudding" and provide step-by-step instructions to ensure you create a delicious and memorable dessert for your next special occasion.
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FIGGY PUDDING
I have always wondered what they were talking about in that Christmas carol. Well here it is; a recipe for Figgy Pudding. I always pictured a traditional pudding like we know it, but the English mean something different. It's actually more bread or cake-like. The taste may be a little strange to some, but to me it smells and tastes like Christmas. The figgy pudding should always be served warm. If you can't serve it fresh out of the oven, it will taste just fine to warm it in the microwave for a few seconds.
Provided by Chef James Thomas
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 1 Cake, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a a medium saucepan, heat milk and chopped figs over medium-low heat but do NOT bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally. The the milk will soften the figs.
- In a medium bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs one minute on high. Reduce speed to low and add butter, bread crumbs, orange peel, and warm fig mixture.
- Slowly incorporate flour mixture. Beat until just blended.
- Pour the mix into the greased bundt pan. Level top as much as possible. Cover the mold with a piece of aluminum foil greased on one side, greased side down.
- Place the mold in a roasting pan and place on oven rack. fIll with hot tap water 2 inches up the side of the mold. Bake for 2 hours or until the pudding is firm and it is pulling away from the side of the bundt pan.
- Remove the pudding from the water bath. Remove the foil and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before unmolding. Invert bundt pan onto a serving plate and remove mold. It should come away easily.
- Serve with a hard sauce.
WARM STICKY FIGGY PUDDING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add the dates, dried figs and water to a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then add to a blender and puree.
- Using a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs and beat well. Fold in the flour, the pureed date mixture and the chocolate.
- Put the mixture into 4 buttered, 1-cup individual ramekins, filling halfway or slightly under. Put in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by stirring the sugar and cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Simmer until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the butter and stir until incorporated.
- Remove the ramekins from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. May be served in the ramekin or unmolded onto a small serving plate. With paring knife cut a cross in the top of the puddings for the sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the cross in the center of each pudding, then pour more sauce over the puddings and it allow to soak in slightly. Top with fresh figs and vanilla ice cream or heavily whipped cream. Serve warm.
FIGGY PUDDING
Dense, moist cake reminiscent of the Victorian dessert, this figgy pudding was the perfect finale to a chestnut-stuffed, Christmas goose dinner. Serve warm with whipped cream flavored with liqueur.
Provided by meghanmacrae
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland English
Time 2h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Gently heat buttermilk and figs in a saucepan over medium-low heat until softened, 10 to 15 minutes; set aside until cool.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tube pan.
- Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer on high for 1 minute. Add fig-and-buttermilk mixture, bread crumbs, butter, almonds, orange marmalade, orange zest, and orange-vanilla flavoring to the beaten eggs; beat on low speed until blended. Gradually add flour mixture while beating until just incorporated into a batter. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Grease a sheet of aluminum foil; use to cover pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until firm and pulling away from sides of the pan, about 2 hours. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.3 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 610.1 mg, Sugar 45.3 g
FIGGY PUDDING
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 11-cup Bundt pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown, then transfer to a heatproof container and refrigerate until solid, about 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, pour the boiling water and brandy over the figs and soak until softened, about 30 minutes. Coarsely chop 1/2 cup of the figs, and set aside. Place the remaining figs and the soaking liquid in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the chilled brown butter with the sugar and beat until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, and mix until combined. Add the fig puree, flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt, and beat on low speed until smooth. Stir in the chopped figs. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, then cover tightly with foil and secure with a rubber band.
- Place the Bunt pan in a 12-by-17-inch deep roasting pan and set on the bottom rack of the oven. Pour 2 inches of boiling water around Bundt pan, then cover entire roasting pan with foil. Bake until the pudding is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Cool the pudding for 10 minutes, then invert the Bundt pan over a plate to unmold the pudding. Sprinkle the pudding with confectioners' sugar and cut into slices to serve.
BAKED FIGGY PUDDING
Holiday pudding cake. Top with whipped cream!
Provided by Danielle
Categories Fig Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch souffle dish or an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs and molasses to the butter; beat until smooth. Add figs, lemon zest, buttermilk, and walnuts; beat until incorporated, 1 minute. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Blend the flour mixture into the batter until combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pudding cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 428.1 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
FIGGY PUDDING
This sweet fig and aniseed pudding is like a clafoutis. The custard bakes to a flan-like consistency and is heavenly served still slightly warm from the oven.
Yield makes 1 (8-inch) pudding
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Butter an 8-inch deep-dish pie pan and sprinkle with sugar. Place the figs in the dish cut side up.
- Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, half-and-half, flour, egg yolks, and brandy. Fold the mixture into the egg whites and pour the batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the top with a little sugar and the aniseed.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F., and bake for 10 minutes or until puffy and golden. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve at once.
FIGGY PUDDING BALLS
This reminds me of figgy pudding. It can be made year round! These will be sticky! They may need to be rolled in confectioners' sugar again before presentation because the moisture of the cookies absorbs it!
Provided by sueb
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crumble fig bars into a bowl. Stir walnuts, orange juice concentrate, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves with the fig bars until well incorporated. Shape mixture into balls and roll in confectioners' sugar to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 87.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
Tips:
- Select plump, ripe figs for the best flavor and texture.
- Be sure to wash the figs thoroughly before using them.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can boil the pudding in a covered saucepan for 2-3 hours.
- Let the pudding cool completely before serving.
- Serve the pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or custard sauce.
Conclusion:
Figgy pudding is a classic Christmas dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, fruity flavor and moist texture, it's the perfect way to end a festive meal. This recipe provides a detailed guide on how to make a delicious figgy pudding, including tips for selecting the best figs and ensuring the pudding cooks evenly. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe will help you create a truly special dessert that everyone will love.
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