Harrod’s Christmas Pudding

This classic British Christmas pudding is a dense, moist dessert loaded with golden raisins, currants, and raisins. The batter combines fresh bread crumbs, self-rising flour, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple pie spice. Zest from fresh lemon and orange adds a bright aromatic lift to the deep sweetness of dark brown sugar and corn syrup. Traditionally steamed for hours to meld the flavors, this version offers a quicker approach while retaining that comforting, indulgent texture. Serve warm with brandy butter or custard for a festive holiday finish that captures the essence of a traditional British celebration.

Cuisine: British

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12

Calories: 1145

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This classic British Christmas pudding is a dense, moist dessert loaded with golden raisins, currants, and raisins. The batter combines fresh bread crumbs, self-rising flour, and a blend of warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple pie spice. Zest from fresh lemon and orange adds a bright aromatic lift to the deep sweetness of dark brown sugar and corn syrup. Traditionally steamed for hours to meld the flavors, this version offers a quicker approach while retaining that comforting, indulgent texture. Serve warm with brandy butter or custard for a festive holiday finish that captures the essence of a traditional British celebration.

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
Dark brown sugar
Beaten
Dark corn syrup
Self-rising flour
Salt
Ground cinnamon
Freshly grated nutmeg
Apple pie spice
Juice of
Finely grated rind of
Finely grated rind of
Fresh bread crumbs
Golden raisins
Raisins
Currants
Brandy or rum

Directions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking, or prepare a large pot for steaming by filling it with boiling water.
2
Grease two individual pudding molds or one large mold with butter.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh bread crumbs, golden raisins, raisins, and currants.
4
Add the dark brown sugar, self-rising flour, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple pie spice to the fruit mixture.
5
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then mix in the melted unsalted butter, dark corn syrup, lemon juice, orange rind, and lemon rind.
6
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all components are evenly moistened and combined.
7
If using, stir in the brandy or rum at this stage for added flavor and moisture.
8
Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared molds, pressing it down firmly to eliminate air pockets.
9
Cover the top of each mold with a circle of parchment paper and a circle of aluminum foil, tied securely with string.
10
If steaming, place the molds in the prepared pot ensuring the water level reaches halfway up the sides of the molds.
11
Cover the pot and steam gently for 2 to 2.5 hours, checking periodically to ensure the water does not boil over and adding more boiling water if needed.
12
If baking instead, place molds in a roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides and bake for 1.5 hours.
13
Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before unmolding onto serving plates.
14
Serve warm with brandy butter, custard, or cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1145kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 16g80%
Cholesterol 64mg22%
Sodium 495mg21%
Total Carbohydrate 213g71%
Dietary Fiber 12g48%
Sugars 101g
Protein 19g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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