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diplomatic pudding

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
CONNIE BOLDA
@DuplinLady
Wallace, NC

Fruit cocktail - who would have ever thought that a canned fruit item from the '50's would ever be so delicious! The rum flavoring fits so well. You really should give this a try.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Hr
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For diplomatic pudding

  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 can
    (8 1/2 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
  • 1
    loaf (1 lb) day-old white bread, crust removed
  • 1 can
    (12 fl oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can
    (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3
    large egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    sliced almonds
  • 1 tsp
    rum flavoring
  • 1 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • fresh whipped cream
  • additional sliced almonds
  • maraschino cherries

How To Make diplomatic pudding

  • 1
    PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
  • 2
    HEAT sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until dissolved and light brown in color. Quickly pour onto bottom of 9-inch cake pan. Holding pan with potholders and working quickly, swirl melted sugar around bottom and sides to coat. Set aside to cool. Coat bottom with fruit cocktail.
  • 3
    CRUMBLE bread into a large mixing bowl. Add the evaporated and sweetened condensed milks. Mash with a potato masher or mix in blender until smooth. Add the egg yolks, raisins, almonds, vermouth, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; stir until well blended. Pour the mixture into prepared pan. Place pan in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with warm water to about halfway up the side of the pan.
  • 4
    BAKE for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center of pudding comes out clean.
  • 5
    Let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish each slice with dollop of whipped cream, maraschino cherry and sliced almonds, if desired.
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