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figgy pudding

phoenixmaine75 avatar
Recipe by
Melanie Ross
@phoenixmaine75
Rumford, ME

I made this last year twice for both sides of the family. Everyone loved it!!! This recipe can also be made as a Christmas gift.

yield 12
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For figgy pudding

  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped dried pitted dates
  • 1/2 c
    chopped dried figs
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • (3 1/2 ounces or 7 tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 1/2 c
    self-rising flour
  • (2 1/2-ounces) dark chocolate, grated
  • butter, for coating ramekins
  • ice cream or whipped cream, for garnish
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • (7-ounces or 14 tablespoons) butter
  • fresh figs, quartered, for garnish
  • vanilla ice cream, optional
  • whipped heavy cream, optional

How To Make figgy pudding

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    Add the dates, dried figs and water to a medium saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the baking soda. Let cool for about 5 minutes, then add to a blender and puree.
  • 3
    Using a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Add the eggs and beat well. Fold in the flour, the pureed date mixture and the chocolate.
  • 4
    Put the mixture into 4 buttered, 1-cup individual ramekins, filling halfway or slightly under. Put in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • 5
    Prepare the sauce by stirring the sugar, cream and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Simmer until the sugar dissolves. Raise the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the butter and stir until incorporated.
  • 6
    Remove the ramekins from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes. May be served in the ramekin or unmolded onto a small serving plate. With paring knife cut a cross in the top of the puddings for the sauce.
  • 7
    Pour the sauce into the cross in the center of each pudding, then pour more sauce over the puddings and it allow to soak in slightly. Top with fresh figs and vanilla ice cream or heavily whipped cream. Serve warm.
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