Best 11 Mystery Ladys Persimmon Pudding Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful dessert that combines the unique flavor of persimmons with a smooth and rich texture? Look no further than the "Mystery Lady's Persimmon Pudding." This classic Southern recipe has been passed down for generations and is sure to impress your family and friends. Made with fresh persimmons, sugar, spices, and a touch of citrus, this pudding is both sweet and tangy, with a luscious, creamy consistency. Whether you're a fan of persimmons or just looking for something new and delicious to try, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

OLD FASHIONED PERSIMMON PUDDING



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If you are looking for an old fashioned persimmon pudding recipe, look no farther. Our version is authentic and pure and full of true persimmon flavor. This simple recipe tastes like just like it should---like persimmons!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups milk
2 eggs
2 cups persimmon pulp

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, whisk sugar, flour and baking soda.
  • In a small bowl, crack both eggs. Add one at a time to the dry ingredients; whisk to incorporate.
  • Add one cup of the milk, and mix with the whisk.
  • Add the persimmon pulp, and mix well; add remaining milk and whisk until smooth and batter- like.
  • Pour into a deep, oven proof vessel (like a Dutch oven).
  • Bake for 1 hour and 40 minutes. Stir - scraping the sides and bottom - until smooth every 20 minutes. The pudding will start to resemble a batter and then will darken and thicken as it cooks.
  • Remove from oven, and pour into a serving dish. Let cool completely; cover and refrigerate.
  • To serve, spoon into a dish and top with whipped cream.

PERSIMMON PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE



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An old-fashioned steamed pudding may not be your traditional Thanksgiving Day dessert, but it is a tradition on our Thanksgiving table. You will need a pudding mold and persimmons, a beautiful orange fruit that looks like an apple. The persimmons will need to be quite soft, almost overripe to the touch. Persimmons taste like a cross between a peach and an apricot, but they are a little tart. The pudding should be served slightly warm, which makes the hard sauce - one of the best tastes - melt.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for the pudding mold
1 cup sugar
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup persimmon pulp (from 2 to 3 ripe persimmons, peeled and seeded)
3 teaspoons brandy
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons baking soda mixed with 2 teaspoons warm water
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon brandy

Steps:

  • To make the pudding, in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with the persimmon pulp, brandy, eggs, and baking soda mixture. Stir in the vanilla, spices, walnuts, and raisins and mix on low until the butter comes together, about 5 minutes.
  • Butter the top and bottom of a 2-quart pudding mold with a lid. Spoon in the mixture. Put the buttered lid on tightly and lock into place. Put the mold in a bigger pot filled with water to come halfway up the side of the mold; cover the pot. It is necessary to have a well-buttered mold and enough water for ample steam for this pudding to come out right. Bring the water to a simmer and let simmer over medium-low heat for about 2 hours. Make sure the water doesn't evaporate; add more hot water if it does. The pudding should be checked with a cake tester. When the tester comes out clean, the pudding is done. Take the mold out of the water and unmold when cool, 1 to 2 hours.
  • While the pudding is steaming, prepare the hard sauce. Cream the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Beat in the brandy. Chille at least 1 hour. Serve with the warm pudding.

MYSTERY LADY'S PERSIMMON PUDDING



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The name is pudding, but the texture is more like an extremely moist cake. This recipe IS the holiday season to me. My grandmother makes it every Thanksgiving and Christmas. She used to make it the hard way, but learned a trick in the grocery line one year. A lady had several spice cake mixes and Grandma asked what she was making - she said persimmon pudding. Grandma got the recipe and never looked back. :-) I can't tell you how many people I've had say "eww, persimmon pudding?" only to beg for another piece!

Provided by Soup Fly

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h2m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 3/4 ounce) box spice cake mix
3 eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 pint persimmon pulp
whipped topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, eggs, oil and water together in large bowl.
  • Eggs, oil and water quantities may vary with cake mix brand- be sure to double check yours.
  • Add persimmon pulp to batter and mix well.
  • Pour batter into a lightly greased 9"x13" cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick placed in center comes out clean (this"cake" does not rise, don't worry).
  • Allow to cool.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.
  • Cool Whip or whipped cream is an excellent topping!

PERSIMMON PUDDING WITH SWEET WHITE SAUCE



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My Memaw had a persimmon tree and always had pulp packed away in the freezer for this rich and delicious treat; summer, winter, spring or fall. The original recipe was handed down from her mother and each daughter took the recipe and tweaked it a little to accommodate the individual tastes of their families. One daughter added cinnamon, one daughter added nutmeg. This is the recipe I grew-up with and I believe it is the original. Memaw passed away several years ago, but I can still close my eyes and picture the whole family feasting on her persimmon pudding in the tight cozy kitchen of her small farmhouse.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 whole eggs
2 cups persimmon pulp
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F for glass pans, or 350°F for metal pans.
  • Grease and flour two 9"x13" pans.
  • Cream the sugar and butter together.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Add the persimmon pulp and the buttermilk to the mixture.
  • Dissolve the baking soda in a little bit of warm water, let fizz, and then add to the mixture.
  • Mix the baking powder with one (1) cup of flour and add to mixture.
  • Add the second cup of flour a little bit at a time, but do not overbeat as this will make the pudding tough.
  • Divide the batter into two pans (this will produce a rather thin layer of pudding when baked).
  • Bake for 45 to 60 minutes checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center after 45 minutes.
  • Do NOT overbake!
  • Better the pudding be a little on the moist side than dry.
  • For the sauce, place the first 4 ingredients in saucepan, bring to boil, boil 5 minutes, then remove from heat and add the vanilla.
  • Once the pudding is done and has cooled a little, cut it into 3” squares and layer it in a serving dish with the warm sauce between the layers and ending with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.9, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 58.4, Sodium 237.8, Carbohydrate 86.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 68.7, Protein 5.2

PERSIMMON PUDDING



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Serve this rich cake-like dessert with either whipped cream or caramel sauce.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups persimmon pulp
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 ½ cups milk
4 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine persimmon pulp, baking soda, sugar and eggs. Mix well.
  • Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, milk and melted butter. Stir to combine.
  • Pour into baking pan and bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes. The pudding will rise but will fall when removed from oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5 calories, Carbohydrate 110.1 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 310.8 mg, Sugar 66.2 g

GRAM'S PERSIMMON PUDDING



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This recipe was found in my grandma's recipe box. I made it for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit!

Provided by Emily H.

Categories     Desserts     Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1 cup persimmon pulp
½ cup canned sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, persimmon pulp, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and melted butter. Combine the sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; whisk into the persimmon batter until well blended. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the pudding is set and the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.4 calories, Carbohydrate 114.7 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1007.8 mg, Sugar 71.1 g

GREAT GREAT GRANDMA'S PERSIMMON PUDDING



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My mother used to make this for Christmas in the 1960's. It was really sweet and brown if my memory serves me. According to the recipe this is from Indiana circa 1850. At the bottom of the recipe is written: "Lena Chambers, Gina Allen's niece by marriage". Allen was my mother's maiden name, Betty Gene Allen. Beurah Allen was my grandmother's last name by marriage, she was born in 1884, Beurah Hawkins. So this from my grandfather's side of the family, Vern C. Allen. I have no information on how Gina Allen or Lena Chambers fit in the family tree. Gina Allen could have been my great great grandmother. The measurements listed here are from the original 1850 recipe where quarts and pints are mentioned. There are 2 cups to a pint and 4 cups to a quart. I did change the amount of butter from: "chunk of butter size of an egg), to: "4 tablespoons". I don't think the Zaar program would accept the amount, "chunk".

Provided by Chef Stevo

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart raw persimmon
2 quarts milk
1 quart flour
1 1/2 pints sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • 2 quarts of milk poured over 1 quart of persimmons. (Remove seeds by running through a colander).
  • Add 1 quart flour and 1+1/2 pints sugar, (mix together so flour won't lump), to the pulp and milk mixture.
  • Mix together well: 1 teaspoon soda, 3 whole eggs (beaten), and chunk of butter (size of an egg).
  • Mix and pour into a large crock or roaster and bake in a moderate oven '(350*F)', for 3 hours. Stir 'while baking' a couple of times.
  • Serve with whipping cream.
  • I had to add 'baking' to the ingredient soda as the Zaar program wouldn't accept just soda and '+' for 1+1/2 pints sugar as it looked like eleven halves in the directions.
  • My mother added the 'mix together so flour won't lump' as the original recipe has the flour at the bottom of the recipe and doesn't tell how or when to add it. She also added the '350 degrees' and 'while baking' as the original recipe didn't have this information. She also had: chunk of butter the size of a walnut (or egg). As for the persimmons, I'm just guessing, she cut out the stem and skinned them before she put them through the colander to seed them?.
  • I suppose you would want to preheat the oven too, as I believe this was originally made in a wood stove oven?.
  • Not listed here is cinnamon and nutmeg as other recipes on Zaar have in them but I'm sure it would help this recipe. Maybe a poor farmer's wife didn't have these spices in 1850 Indiana?

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.1, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 59.6, Sodium 178.1, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 37.5, Protein 8.5

PERSIMMON PUDDING



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I never liked persimmon pudding until I tried this. This was my father-in-law's recipe. He was a good cook! Enjoy!

Provided by Rhonda O

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 squares, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup very ripe hachiya persimmon pulp
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup milk
1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine persimmon pulp with sugar.
  • Beat in eggs. Mix in milk, then butter.
  • Sift or stir flour with baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg.
  • Mix with persimmon mixture.
  • Pour batter into a well greased 9-inch square cake pan.
  • Bake in a 315-325°F oven for approx 60 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 167.8, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 16.8, Protein 4.5

MYSTERY PUDDING!



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Another top 10 ten recipe from my MIL a great recipe used for over 50 years in a farming community and according to my DH people would come to visit just because of this Mystery Pudding so yummy, so yummy, indescribable! Serve with ice cream or whipping cream or on it's own hot or cold or straight out of the oven with vanilla ice-cream my DH's favourite!

Provided by oilpatchjo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pudding, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup brown sugar (save 1/4 cup for topping)
1 egg
1 1/2 cups fruit (fruit cocktail)
1/4 cup fruit (fruit cocktail juice)
1/2 cup nuts (chopped pecans)

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of Baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Second bowl 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup syrup of fruit cocktail, combine the two and add 1 1/2 cups of fruit cocktail and the 1/2 cup of chopped nuts.
  • Combine all ingredients and spread batter into 8x10 pan sprinkle top with 1/4 cup brown sugar.
  • Bake in oven @ 350 F for 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 455.7, Carbohydrate 53, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 39.1, Protein 3.9

MYSTERY PUDDING DESSERT



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Here's another recipe clipped from a newspaper a handful of years ago, & great for those of us who like puddings! Preparation time does not include the time for the crust to cool to room temperature. (Recipe edited in Apr 08 to slightly increase the crust ingredients!)

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups nuts, finely chopped
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip, divided
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 3/4 cups milk
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant chocolate pudding mix
1 3/4 cups milk (again)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Mix together the nuts, butter & flour, blending well, then press the mixture in the bottom of a 13x9" baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until golden brown, then remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • When the crust has cooled, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar. Then add about 1 cup of the Cool Whip, mixing well.
  • Carefully spread this cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  • Whisk together vanilla pudding mix and 1 3/4 cups of milk, blending well.
  • Carefully spread it over the cream cheese layer, and let it set, several minutes.
  • When vanilla pudding is set, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and 1 3/4 cups of milk, blending well.
  • Carefully spread this chocolate mixture over the vanilla pudding layer and let it set, several minutes.
  • Spread remaining Cool Whip over chocolate pudding and refrigerate.

PERSIMMON PUDDING



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Wild persimmons start to blush along the country roads of Indiana in late September, stealing the colors of sunset and weighing down their trees like Christmas balls. They are native to the landscape, unlike the Chinese and Japanese varieties cultivated in California and found in grocery stores. Foraging carries on through November, when the fruit claims a place at the Hoosier Thanksgiving table in the form of a dark gold pudding, distant kin to the sweet persimmon bread offered to early colonials by the Cherokee. This recipe comes from Alverta S. Hart of Mitchell, Ind. This fall, the town hosted its annual Persimmon Festival and as always, the most suspenseful event was the persimmon pudding contest. Ms. Hart submitted her first pudding in 1962 as an 18-year-old bride, and re-entered every year for nearly four decades until she became a judge, then chairwoman of the event, winning on and off and collecting every color of ribbon along the way.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     snack, custards and puddings, side dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons/56 grams butter, melted, plus more for the dish
5 Fuyu persimmons (about 2 1/4 pounds), trimmed and chopped
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups/400 grams sugar
1 teaspoon/8 grams baking soda
1 cup/240 milliliters buttermilk
1 1/2 cups/190 grams all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons/12 grams baking powder
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon/ 1 1/2 grams salt
1/2 teaspoon/3 milliliters vanilla extract
Dash of cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees and butter a 2-quart baking dish. Purée persimmons in a food processor or blender until smooth. Strain pulp through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, using the back of a spoon or a spatula to push purée through. Measure out 2 cups of pulp (discard remaining pulp).
  • Combine eggs, sugar and persimmon pulp in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Stir baking soda into buttermilk, then add to persimmon mixture and beat to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Beat flour mixture into persimmon mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the cream, beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Stir in melted butter, salt, vanilla and cinnamon. Transfer batter to prepared dish and bake until pudding is set, 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 478, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 85 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 443 milligrams, Sugar 42 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe persimmons: Look for persimmons that are soft to the touch and have a deep orange color. Avoid persimmons that are hard or have green spots.
  • Peel and seed the persimmons: To peel a persimmon, cut off the top and bottom of the fruit. Then, use a sharp knife to score the skin of the persimmon from top to bottom. Peel the skin off in strips. To seed a persimmon, cut the fruit in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the persimmons: This will make the pudding smooth and creamy.
  • Add sugar and spices to taste: The amount of sugar and spices you add will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Cook the pudding over low heat: This will help to prevent the pudding from scorching.
  • Stir the pudding constantly: This will help to prevent the pudding from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve the pudding warm or cold: Persimmon pudding can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. If you are serving it cold, chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Persimmon pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up ripe persimmons and is a unique and flavorful treat. Whether you serve it warm or cold, persimmon pudding is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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