A Scrumptious Twist to Christmas: Plum Pudding That Tastes Like Plum Cake

Plum pudding, a Christmas dinner delicacy in the UK and Ireland, is known for its resemblance to the beloved plum cake, making it an essential part of festive celebrations. This steamed dish perfectly complements desserts like ice cream, creating a delightful holiday treat. Here’s how you can add a scrumptious twist to your Christmas with this flavorful plum pudding:

Ingredients

½ cup refined flour (maida)

1 cup powdered bread crumbs

2 cardamoms

2 cloves

Small piece of cinnamon

½ nutmeg

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ cup + ¼ cup sugar

½ cup orange juice

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

2 eggs

125 grams frozen butter

½ cup raisins

½ cup dates

½ cup tutti frutti

¼ cup cherry

1 tablespoon ginger

½ cup cashew nuts and almonds

Preparation

Caramelize ½ cup of sugar in a thick-bottomed pan, add water, and boil. Then, incorporate orange juice and boil again.

Add raisins, dates, cherry, tutti frutti, and ginger. Once fruits are fully cooked, add finely sliced nuts and set aside to cool.

Blend cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg with refined flour. Sieve the powder and add baking powder, bread crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and grated orange peels. Mix well.

Freeze butter, grate it, and blend it with the powder. Add eggs and mix thoroughly.

Integrate the dry fruits into the mixture. Apply butter to the pudding tray, fill three-fourths with the mixture, cover with butter paper, and steam for 90 minutes.

Enjoy this festive plum pudding, a delightful twist to the traditional Christmas feast.

Indulge in the rich flavors of this Christmas pudding, bringing joy to your holiday celebrations.