Steaming Fig Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Tasty Steaming Fig Pudding Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

800

Sugar

66g

Fat

36g

Steaming Fig Pudding is a traditional British dessert that has stood the test of time. It's a cozy and warm dessert that is perfect for winter. Steaming fig pudding has a delicious and sweet taste that you'll love. It's made with dried figs that have been soaked in Brandy for 28 days. The pudding is easy to make, but it requires a lot of time to cook as it's steamed for a few hours. The pudding is a perfect treat to enjoy on a special occasion or shared with loved ones.

Instructions

1.	Grease 6 ramekins with the butter
2.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, suet and dark brown sugar
3.	Mix the dried figs and Brandy in a separate bowl
4.	Add the figs to the flour mixture and stir well
5.	Add water gradually and mix until you get a smooth batter
6.	Divide the batter equally into each ramekin
7.	Cover each ramekin with parchment paper and foil to avoid water from getting in while steaming
8.	Place in a saucepan that fits all the ramekins
9.	Add enough water to the saucepan to reach two-thirds of the height of the ramekins
10.	Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 2-3 hours until the pudding is fully cooked
11.	Remove the pudding from the saucepan
12.	Remove the foil and parchment paper from the pudding
13.	Serve with whipped cream or ice cream

PROS

Steaming Fig Pudding is a comforting dessert perfect for winter days
It has a delicious taste and aroma
It’s easy to make and can be made in advance
It’s a great way to use up leftover dried figs

CONS

It’s high in calories and sugar, so it should be eaten in moderation
It requires a lot of time to prepare and cook
It contains suet, which is high in saturated fat

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Steaming Fig Pudding contains figs, which are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
It also contains suet, which may increase blood cholesterol levels and should be consumed in moderation.
This dessert is a treat that should not be consumed daily.

	400 g self raising flour
	200 g suet ( vegetable )
	100 g dark brown sugar
	100 ml cold water
	500 g dried figs ( in Brandy for about 28 days )
	25 g butter ( for greasing ramakins )