PERSIMMON AND BUTTERMILK PUDDING

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Persimmon And Buttermilk Pudding image

Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield Eight or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups fresh or canned persimmon puree (see note), or use canned pumpkin
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
Salt to taste, if desired
1/2 teaspoon powdered cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 eggs
1/4 cup melted butter, plus butter for greasing the baking dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Put the persimmon puree into a mixing bowl and add the buttermilk. Beat well with a mixer.
  • Sift together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Beat the eggs and add them to the persimmon mixture. Add the sifted dry ingredients and beat with the mixer. Beat in the butter. There should be about six cups.
  • Butter a six-cup baking dish and pour the batter into it. Set the baking dish in a larger utensil and pour boiling water into the larger dish.
  • Place in the oven and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the pudding is set and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • May be topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Faith Ifeoma
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This pudding is a must-try for any persimmon lover.


Rodyna Hamdy
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5 stars!


Lakeisha Davis
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This is the best persimmon pudding I've ever had. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Md Razzak master
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I'm definitely going to be making this pudding again and again.


Zaini Jutt
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This pudding is also really good served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Sagor Sumaiya
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I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the pudding batter and it gave it a really nice warm flavor.


Surya Pasad
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I made this pudding for my Thanksgiving dessert and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Mlungisi “Daah” Ncube
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This pudding is the perfect dessert for a fall dinner party.


cuteboy cuteboy
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I'm not a big fan of persimmons, but I loved this pudding. The buttermilk really mellows out the flavor.


Jean-Pierre Basson
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This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nurzzaman Hossain
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I love the unique flavor of this pudding. It's not too sweet and the persimmons give it a nice tartness.


Halima Hussein
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pudding was creamy and smooth, with a subtle sweetness from the persimmons.


Bilal Jam
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This persimmon and buttermilk pudding was a delightful surprise! The combination of flavors and textures was unique and incredibly satisfying.