Flaming Christmas Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Flaming Christmas Pudding, a traditional holiday dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

360 min

Ready In

390 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped suet
2 tablespoons pared chopped apples
2 tablespoons chopped candied orange peel
2 tablespoons chopped candied lemon peel
2/3 cup chopped candied citron peel
1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup currants
2 cups packaged dry breadcrumbs ( or make your own in a blender )
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup raspberry preserves
4 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
6 tablespoons cognac
1/4 cup cognac
6 tablespoons dry white wine
1/2 cup soft butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup unsifted confectioners ' sugar
1/4 cup light cream
2 -3 tablespoons brandy

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
629
Sugar
78g
Fat
20g
Flaming Christmas Pudding is a traditional English dessert that has been enjoyed for generations during the holiday season. It is typically made from a mixture of dried fruits, spices, breadcrumbs, and suet, and is often served with brandy sauce. One of the most iconic elements of this dessert is the way it is served- the brandy sauce is poured over the top of the pudding, which is then set alight and served flaming. This dessert is perfect for special occasions and is sure to impress guests with its dramatic presentation.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the chopped suet, apples, candied orange peel, candied lemon peel, candied citron peel, raisins, currants, breadcrumbs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt.
2.In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and milk together.
3.Gradually add the raspberry preserves, 6 tablespoons of cognac, and 6 tablespoons of dry white wine to the egg mixture, stirring well between each addition.
4.Add the egg mixture to the fruit mixture and stir until well combined.
5.Grease a 2-quart pudding mold and fill it with the pudding mixture, pressing it down firmly.
6.Cover the mold with a layer of parchment paper, then a layer of aluminum foil, and tie it securely with twine.
7.Place the mold in a large pot and pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the mold.
8.Cover the pot and simmer the pudding over low heat for 6 hours, adding more water as needed.
9.Remove the mold from the pot and let it cool completely.
10.In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
11.Add the vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and light cream to the butter, whisking until smooth.
12.Add the brandy and stir well.
13.Remove the parchment paper and foil from the pudding, place it on a serving dish, and pour the brandy sauce over the top.
14.Ignite the pudding with a match and serve immediately.

PROS

Flaming Christmas Pudding is a classic holiday dessert that is perfect for winter gatherings, and is sure to impress guests with its dramatic presentation.

The fruit and spice flavors are rich and delicious, making it a perfect way to end your holiday meal.

CONS

This recipe requires some preparation and patience.
You will need to start making it at least a day before you plan to serve it, and it requires a long cooking time.

It is also a high calorie dessert.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Flaming Christmas Pudding is not a particularly healthy dessert, the dried fruit and spices used in the recipe do have some health benefits.
The fruit provides fiber and antioxidants, while the spices have anti-inflammatory properties and can aid in digestion.

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