Holiday Figgy Pudding Delight
Experience the warm, festive flavors of the season with this traditional Holiday Figgy Pudding Delight! This indulgent dessert is more than just a festive treat; it carries the essence of Christmas with its delightful blend of spices, soft figs, and a hint of fresh orange zest. Though its texture is more akin to a moist cake or bread, each bite is a celebration of warmth and nostalgia perfect for gatherings. Whether served fresh from the oven or gently reheated for a cozy dessert, this pudding is best enjoyed with a drizzle of hard sauce, making it a truly memorable holiday centerpiece.
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
dried figs
16 ounces (chopped)
milk
1 3/4 cups (none)
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups (none)
sugar
1 cup (none)
baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons (none)
ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon (none)
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon (none)
salt
1 teaspoon (none)
eggs
3 (beaten)
melted butter
1/2 cup (none)
breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups (none)
grated orange peel
1 tablespoon (none)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dried figs and milk. Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until the figs are softened (about 10-15 minutes). Be careful not to bring it to a boil.
3
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until well-combined.
4
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs on high speed for one minute until frothy. Reduce the speed to low and gradually add the melted butter, breadcrumbs, orange peel, and the warm fig mixture. Mix until combined.
5
Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until blended. Be careful not to overmix.
6
Grease a bundt pan thoroughly. Pour the pudding mixture into the prepared pan and level the top as much as possible.
7
Cover the bundt pan with a piece of greased aluminum foil, with the greased side facing down.
8
Place the bundt pan inside a larger roasting pan. Fill the larger pan with hot tap water until it reaches about 2 inches up the sides of the bundt pan.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 2 hours or until the pudding is firm and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
10
Once baked, carefully remove the bundt pan from the water bath. Take off the foil and allow the pudding to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
11
Invert the bundt pan onto a serving plate, gently removing the mold to reveal your irresistible figgy pudding.
12
Serve warm, drizzled with your favorite hard sauce.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holiday Figgy Pudding Delight?
Holiday Figgy Pudding Delight is a traditional festive dessert featuring a blend of spices, soft figs, and orange zest, with a texture similar to a moist cake.
What are the primary flavors in this figgy pudding?
The primary flavors are warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, combined with sweet dried figs and fresh orange zest.
What is the texture of this pudding?
The texture is indulgent and more akin to a moist cake or bread rather than a creamy custard pudding.
How many figs are required for this recipe?
You will need 16 ounces of dried figs.
How should the figs be prepared?
The dried figs should be chopped before being heated with milk.
How much milk is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 3/4 cups of milk.
What spices are used to season the pudding?
The recipe uses 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
How much sugar is needed?
One cup of sugar is required for the pudding mixture.
How many eggs does the recipe call for?
The recipe requires 3 eggs, which should be beaten before use.
What type of flour is best for figgy pudding?
All-purpose flour is used for this recipe, specifically 1 1/2 cups.
Is butter included in the ingredients?
Yes, the recipe uses 1/2 cup of melted butter.
Are breadcrumbs used in figgy pudding?
Yes, 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs are mixed into the wet ingredients.
How much orange peel should I add?
One tablespoon of grated orange peel is needed for the recipe.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
How do you soften the figs?
Combine the chopped figs and milk in a saucepan and heat over medium-low for 10-15 minutes.
Should the fig and milk mixture be boiled?
No, you should be careful not to bring the mixture to a boil while softening the figs.
How long should the eggs be beaten?
The eggs should be beaten on high speed for one minute until they are frothy.
What is the secret to mixing the dry and wet ingredients?
Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix just until blended, being careful not to overmix.
What type of pan should be used for baking?
A thoroughly greased bundt pan is the recommended vessel for this pudding.
How should the pan be covered during baking?
Cover the bundt pan with a piece of greased aluminum foil, with the greased side facing down.
What is the purpose of the water bath?
The water bath, or bain-marie, ensures even baking and moisture; the water should reach 2 inches up the sides of the bundt pan.
How long does the pudding take to bake?
The pudding takes approximately 2 hours to bake in the preheated oven.
How do I know when the pudding is finished baking?
The pudding is done when it is firm and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
How long should the pudding cool before removing it from the pan?
Allow the pudding to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before inverting it.
How do you serve the figgy pudding?
Invert the pan onto a serving plate to reveal the mold and serve while warm.
What is the best topping for figgy pudding?
This pudding is best enjoyed with a drizzle of your favorite hard sauce.
Can this pudding be reheated?
Yes, it can be gently reheated for a cozy dessert experience.
Is this recipe suitable for holiday gatherings?
Absolutely, it is designed as a memorable holiday centerpiece perfect for Christmas celebrations.
How much baking powder is used?
The recipe uses 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
Is there salt in the recipe?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of salt is whisked into the dry ingredients.