The classic end to a traditional Christmas dinner – this recipe is amazingly quick to make. The end result tastes just as wonderful and it looks superb. Nobody will know that you made this as a last minute pudding.
The usual way of making this pudding is to steam it for 4-8 hours. This recipe just requires 20 minutes in the microwave. Serve with brandy butter or cream. I used some whisky to flambé the pudding at the end. It adds to the flavour of the pudding.
PREP: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 25 minutes SERVES: 6-8
Ingredients
300g good-quality mincemeat
140g fine-shred orange marmalade
225g molasses cane sugar
4 tbsp black treacle
3 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp whisky
100g butter, frozen and coarsely grated
225t g self-raising flour
4 tbsp whisky to flambé (optional)
Brandy butter or cream to serve
Instructions
Butter and line the base of a 1.5 litre or 21/4 pint pudding basin with greaseproof paper. In a large bowl, stir the ingredients together, adding them one at a time in the order they are listed, until everything is completely mixed.
Tip the pudding mixture into the prepared basin and cover with a circle of parchment. Place the pudding basin on a plate and microwave on Medium for 20-25 minutes until cooked and an inserted skewer comes out clean. Leave to stand for 5 minutes, then turn out onto an attractive cake stand. Place the whisky in a small bowl and use a match to set it alight. Pour the burning whisky on to the pudding. Serve with brandy butter or cream.
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Hahaha. That’s funny. I will certainly look for a place nearby. Thank you so much. Getting feedback like this is the reason I keep blogging.
Sorry for the late reply. Another crisis kept me away and I’m still grappling with a lot of stuff.
Sorry to hear that. All the best… remember, This too shall pass.
Thank you Jaya. Btw where do you live? I live in Chennai.
I’m in Rajasthan. Check mail for my TN connection 😀
Okay. When I think of Rajasthan I picture camels, palaces, desert and women dressed in brightly hued traditional costumes! 😀
Hehe, as do most people. The camels and bright traditional clothes are common here.
Wow! This is an absolutely sensational pudding 😋 I wouldn’t have guessed that it takes 20 minutes to cook. It looks wonderful and festive – I’m sure it is a hit and it disappears quickly from the cake stand! I’m adding your recipe to my list of must-try desserts 🙂