Steamed Cranberry Pudding

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2
Delectable Steamed Cranberry Pudding recipe to warm your heart
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

140 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup hot water
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups whole cranberries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
389
Sugar
59g
Fat
14g
Steamed Cranberry Pudding is an old-fashioned British dessert, often enjoyed during the holiday season. This moist cake-like pudding is made with whole cranberries, molasses, and sugar, then steamed for several hours. It is traditionally served with cream or custard and is perfect for cold winter nights. Despite its long cooking time, the preparation process is relatively simple, and the end result is a heart-warming dessert that will be sure to please.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, dissolve baking soda in hot water.
2.Pour molasses and white sugar into a large mixing bowl, and whisk together.
3.Add in flour, cranberries, and dissolved baking soda mixture, then stir to combine.
4.Pour batter into a greased pudding tin or heatproof dish.
5.Cover with lid or foil, and place onto a rack in a large pot filled with boiling water.
6.Cover pot and steam pudding for 2 hours, ensuring the water level does not drop below halfway during cooking.
7.Remove pudding from tin, and let cool for a few minutes before serving with cream or custard.

PROS

Moist and flavorful, this Steamed Cranberry Pudding is the perfect dessert for cold winter nights.

The cranberries add a tartness that balances out the sweetness of molasses and sugar.

CONS

This pudding is high in sugar, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is also time-consuming to make, taking 2 hours to steam.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries are packed with antioxidants and are known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
The molasses used in this recipe is a good source of iron and calcium.
However, due to its high sugar content, this pudding is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.

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