STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE

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Topped with a rich buttery sauce, this fruity molded pudding was an ideal end to our meal. The traditional dessert brought back memories for many whose mothers and grandmothers prepared similar delicacies. -David Bostedt, Zephryhills, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
HARD SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter,cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the cranberries. Pour into a well-greased and floured 6-cup heat-proof mold. Cover tightly with a double layer of foil. Place on a rack in a stockpot. Fill stockpot with boiling water to a depth of 1 in.; cover stockpot and boil gently. Replace water as needed. , Steam about 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before unmolding. Let pudding cool 30 minutes before slicing. , For hard sauce, combine sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve pudding and sauce warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Aavi aryal
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This pudding is a must-try for any cranberry lover.


Nakawooya Margret
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


moonlemon
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This is a great recipe. The pudding is moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce is the perfect complement.


Jeydi Gomez
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I love this pudding! It's the perfect combination of tart and sweet.


Yam Lal Bhat
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This pudding is simply delicious. The flavors are perfect and the texture is amazing.


Demi Webb
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I've made this pudding several times now and it's always a success. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Cyndi Ackerson
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This is my new favorite holiday dessert. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Jaz Trudeau
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I made this pudding for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Verna Gale Abshire
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This pudding is so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the tartness of the cranberries and the sweetness of the hard sauce.


kingpin Mende
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the pudding turned out great. It was a big hit with my friends and family.


Koshik Chanda
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This is the best cranberry pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


James Zelenak
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I made this pudding for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Chori Krisha
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This pudding was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Lord Blizz
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I've never been a big fan of cranberry pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. The pudding was moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again for my next holiday party.


Raymond Robinson
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This steamed cranberry pudding was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat! The flavors of the cranberries and spices were perfectly balanced, and the texture was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.