Best 5 Steamed Christmas Pudding Recipes
Steamed Christmas pudding is a traditional British dessert that is enjoyed during the holiday season. It is a rich, dark fruitcake that is made with a variety of ingredients, including dried fruits, nuts, spices, and suet. The pudding is steamed for several hours, which gives it a moist and tender texture. It is often served with a hard sauce or brandy butter. Steamed Christmas pudding is a delicious and festive dessert that is sure to please everyone at your holiday table.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
NANA'S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS STEAMED PLUM PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE
Steps:
- Combine the molasses, butter, milk, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Next, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves in a large mixing bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 additions. Toss candied fruit and raisins lightly with flour to prevent sinking and add to batter. Stir in brandy.
- Pour into a greased and sugared steam pudding mold and place on a rack in a large covered pot with water that comes halfway up the sides of the mold. Cover and steam for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure water hasn't boiled out. Let cool for 5 minutes on a rack before turning out. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a sprig of holly and Hard Sauce.
- Beat all ingredients together until very well combined. Serve with pudding.
STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING
The variations on this are endless because the filling can be any combination of mincemeat, pumpkin and/or cranberry sauce, but here's my favorite combination.
Provided by Leeza
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 3h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease one 2-quart lidded pudding mold. Sift together the flour, sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, butter, mincemeat, cranberry sauce and pumpkin. Add to flour mixture and mix until smooth; pour into pudding mold.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large pot, over medium heat, and fill 1/2 way up with boiling water. Place the pudding on the rack. Steam for 2 1/2 hours.
- Check the pan occasionally and add more water if needed. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. When firm, place the pudding mold on a rack outside of the water for 10 minutes and unmold.
- Prepare a sauce by blending together the sour cream, cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Spoon dollops over warm pudding and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.5 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 497.9 mg, Sugar 43.7 g
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.
STEAMED CARROT PUDDING FOR CHRISTMAS
My mother's father was born in England (Victorian era) so she grew up with Christmas Pudding on their holiday menu here in the USA. She continued to love it all her life. I'm making no comment about my preferences because this is her recipe and she loved it -- perhaps you'll enjoy reading what a Christmas Pudding is like. I...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Other Sauces
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- 1. Mix and sift the dry ingredients Mix with other ingredients in order given
- 2. Steam in butter covered mold for three hours -- keep water boiling constantly
- 3. Serve with rum sauce or caramel sauce
- 4. RUM SAUCE: heat 2 cups milk, thickened with flour, sweetened to taste with sugar, flavor with rum and nutmeg
- 5. CARAMEL SAUCE: Cream sugar and butter, add well beaten egg yolks, and milk, cook in double boiler until thick, then flavor with vanilla
TRADITIONAL STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING
Steps:
- Mix altogether, and combine soda with potato before adding to the rest of the ingredients. Place in soup cans ( makes 3) or pudding cans. Place in pot of water half way up the side of the steaming container. Ensure the container is lifted off the bottom of the pot by something like mason jar rings. Serve with butterscotch sauce and hard sauce
Tips:
- Prepare the Pudding in Advance: Christmas pudding can be made up to a month ahead of time, allowing the flavors to develop and the alcohol to mellow. It should be well-wrapped and stored in a cool, dark place until ready to use.
- Use Quality Ingredients: High-quality dried fruit, nuts, and spices will result in a more flavorful pudding. Choose plump, juicy fruit and fresh, fragrant spices.
- Soak the Fruit and Nuts Overnight: Soaking the fruit and nuts in alcohol overnight helps to plump them up and intensify their flavor. You can use any type of alcohol you like, such as brandy, rum, or sherry.
- Mix Thoroughly: Be sure to mix all of the ingredients together very well. This will ensure that the pudding is evenly mixed and has a consistent texture.
- Steam the Pudding Properly: Steaming the pudding is the traditional method of cooking it. Make sure the water in the steamer is boiling before placing the pudding in. The pudding should be steamed for at least 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Store the Pudding Properly: Once the pudding is cooked, it should be wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and stored in a cool, dark place. It can be kept for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Steamed Christmas pudding is a delicious and traditional dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. It is packed with flavor and can be made ahead of time. With proper preparation and cooking, you can create a delicious and festive Christmas pudding that will be enjoyed by all.
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