Easy Last Minute Christmas Pudding Recipe

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Bold Bakers! Give my Easy Last Minute Christmas Pudding Recipe a go! www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/. It’s a delicious treat for the holidays. Let me know how you get on.

[@juliebaker6969]

My family won't eat raisins so I would probably substitute dried cranberries, dried tart cherries and dried pineapple for the raisins, citrus peel and currents. And maybe some chopped dates if it needed more sweetness. And I'd also swap out zucchini for the apple, and maybe also add coconut depending on who's eating it.

[@juliebaker6969]

When you say "pudding" are we talking specifically a baked or steamed pudding? Pudding in the British sense, as in desert in general? Because as you know, here in America pudding is more like a cooked (as opposed to baked) custard. One of my family's favorite deserts for the holidays is my seventh heaven for chocolate lovers pie, which has 7 kinds of chocolate. 1. Chocolate Graham cracker crust 2. Chocolate custard filling 3. Chocolate whipped cream 4. White chocolate curls 5. Milk chocolate curls 6. Dark chocolate curls 7. Drizzled with hot fudge right before serving. They're also fond of my 4 ingredient no bake lemon cheesecake. But MY favorite is coconut custard pie.

[@MissyPiggy72]

Would Mixed Spice also be Allspice?

[@juliebaker6969]

@@MissyPiggy72 No allspice is a single spice. It's called allspice because it has a flavor similar to several other spices mixed together. But that mix MAY have allspice IN it.

[@Nanmoses2023]

This is a delicious Christmas pudding 😋 ❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm delighted to hear that!

[@annwilliams2075]

Here in the UK Christmas puddings are made on stir up Sunday, which is the last one in November and before the start of Advent. Everyone in the house take a turn stirring it, (this has to be done east to west as that is the way the Wise Men travelled,) and make a wish. It is then boiled and then, when cooled, well wrapped. Only unwrapped n Christmas morning ready to be reheated for lunch or, if preferred, tea. Yummmmm!!!

[@sameoldsonganddance]

i love that! Chicago doesn’t have such a lovely tradition ❤

[@annwilliams2075]

@@sameoldsonganddance well we Brits follow some of the American traditions such as Halloween trick or treat so you could start a UK Christmas pudding one in Chicago. 😊😊😊😊 It is actually great both hot or cold, with cream or ice cream or white sauce or custard. Or however you would like to eat it. Yummmmm!!! If you do my wish is you have a lovely Christmas and enjoy the pudding. 😊😊😊😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yum!

[@sameoldsonganddance]

@@annwilliams2075 Thank you, how sweet! Have a wonderful holidays season to you and yours! and I love that you call that day stirring day!!!!

[@annwilliams2075]

@@sameoldsonganddance Stir up Sunday gets its name from the Book of Common Prayer - the Collect for that Sunday starts Stir up, we beseech thee, O Lord, the wills of thy faithful people. So this has been the Sunday when preparations for Christmas starts in earnest. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year.😊😊😊

[@davidfletcher4449]

We set our pudding ablaze with a little brandy before serving!! 🔥

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

My guess will be so happy all thanks to you Gemma many thanks God bless your family

[@irrwahn35]

Bit late for a traditional one this year and quite excited to give this one a try. Looks amazing! Thank you for the pumpkin spice recommendation.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you enjoy this last minute Christmas Pudding Recipe. For best results, get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@danam.8709]

How great that you shared this recipe in a year where I got none of my regular fruit cake baking done and was missing it so badly. Lovely ! Wonderful item to share !! ❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go ahead and give this a go! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@Elle9228000]

We use mixed spice in Caribbean in the Rum cake/Black cake/fruit cake/Christmas cake that’s made during the holidays too, all those name but it’s the same cake lol. Anyway just sharing that the Caribbean has their version of mixed spice too

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing.

[@bionicbunny3680]

Pudding looks good. Hope you have a great weekend Gemma.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give it a go, too!

[@olamuyiwaojo555]

Gemma your pudding is absolutely perfect for Christmas celebrations thanks for sharing this amazing recipe ❤❤❤🎉

[@biggerbolderbaking]

My pleasure 😊

[@camilleeberlin0618]

The festive spatula really brings it all together ❤ can’t wait to try this. We are trying to add a new recipe every holiday!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you like it. For best results, follow the written recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@kathleenentezari2561]

Absolutely brilliant recipe Gemma! Thank you. I will be trying this one!

[@Buster-pw5dv]

Thank you Gemma.Brilliant as usual ❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wadeeahfisher1566]

Thank you Gemma ❤..

[@JericoDilidili]

I'm so happy to watch your amazing videos every time you upload a video i like your tips when cooking. Hope to see you in person because you are my favorite pastry che. Always support you here in the Philippines.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you for the kind words, and for the support all this time.

[@Mark_Nadams]

Sounds like a winner. I'll likely soak the fruit separate the night before in a cooking rum like Myers's or a fruity brandy. This recipe also needs a hard sauce. I'm sure Gemma has a recipe for that too.

[@c2bienaime]

Delicious and yummy

[@DiaDia18]

Very nice recipie Gemma! They looks amazing! Have a nice day and good weekend! Have a good week! 👍👏🍴

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thank you! You too!

[@BakingWithElliott]

I have never made Christmas pudding before but now I have no excuse! Thank you for sharing Gemma!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You're most welcome! I hope get on well with the recipe, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@JaoOoooH]

This soaking technique is similar to our rum cake/ fruit cake in the Caribbean for xmas. We soak our fruits in rum/ wine for months to years then add to a cake batter with spices and lots of goodness 😊

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Thanks for sharing.

[@annettebitet8603]

Oh Gemma! I must try this Recipe! I love Puddings! Thanks so much! ♥️♥️💋🌺😃

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hope you like it! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@ashQueenJLT85]

That looks delicious!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

It really is! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@christinadickson3846]

This came out so well…..I was little skeptical as was making it first time but thanks to Gemma the hard work and patience paid. The recipe did not mention but I added a bit of brown sugar to get it on sweeter side. 🎉Happy Holidays all!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Well done, you! Thank you for sharing this here.

[@Tamtam-hf5dt]

Looks so delicious

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you'll give it a go. Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@MagdaleneFransman]

Gemma that pudding looks yummy I will surely try it this year something different best wishes to you and your lovely fam 🙏❤️🎀

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Go for it!

[@MagdaleneFransman]

👍🙏❤️🎀

[@sesameseame]

Love it ❤😊

[@Fatherdowling]

As much as I love driving frantically around Los Angeles looking for a Christmas pudding last minute each year I’m definitely gonna try this! 🤣

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you like it! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@FrankBlaise09]

This is FANTASTIC! I have always wanted to try Christmas Pudding! I will use your recipe for this Christmas gathering with my family. My wife and I are hosting this year. Many thanks and Happy Holidays!🎉🎄

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm delighted to hear that! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@mattmallecoccio8378]

May I share a recipe with you, Gemma? I made a Christmas pudding pie. It's like a cross between Christmas pudding and mincemeat pie. For the crust: 1 cup margarine 2 to 2 1/2 cups flour Enough cold water to help form the dough For the filling: 1 cup currants and sultanas 1/2 cup brandy 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 to 2 cups flour 1 cup milk 1 stick grated margarine 1 egg 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Golden Syrup Make pie crust by crumbling the margarine and flour together. Spritz water until a dough forms. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour. Mix your pudding as you did in the video, but add flour. Pour filling into the prepared crust. Brush a beaten egg kn the crust and bake at 400°F until the crust is golden and the pudding is firm but soft.

[@junecrochetfavourites6616]

Not sure if i can get stout in Spain , but i will try to find out , i have to make many of your substitutes over the years , ive made golden syrup, butter milk, and treacle. ❤

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I hope you get to give this a try, June.

[@hannayoung9657]

I prefer the Victorian Christmas pudding that is made the same day, that is how my mother in law does and so did her mum.

[@jennglow4647]

😋

[@BNCSV]

Hi Gemma, every year I see your pudding recipe and want to try. Hopefully this year I will. We don't consume alcohol but want to try baking with it. So can Rum be used? I bought one hoping to use in Christmas cake this year.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you can use rum in making your Christmas pudding. Go for it! Get the recipe here, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/christmas-pudding/

[@BNCSV]

@@biggerbolderbaking thank you for replying!!!

[@robertastewart2083]

Nice recipe! Thank you. Sultanas and golden raisins aren’t actually the same - they are made from different varieties of grapes. I think that sultanas are a little sweeter .

[@rosemayjackson7062]

The recipe can also be found in the Uk as well

[@SalmaKhan-yr3sy]

Hi !Thanks for sharing the lovely recipe. One question, any substitute for Irish Stout?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

You can use brandy or whiskey. Hope this helps.

[@CCoburn3]

Maybe you wished for your husband and little Georgie. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.

[@amyharding4208]

Where do you buy the bowl to cook it in?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

It's on Amazon. Look for pudding basin. Hope this helps.

[@Villagegirl279]

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[@zubaidahahamed2676]

Hi Gemma....can I use non alcoholic wine instead of Irish Stout....if so will the quantity be the same

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, I suppose you can. There will be a marked difference in flavor but it should still yield a good result. Go for it!

[@zubaidahahamed2676]

@@biggerbolderbaking Thank you Gemma

[@Bunjil22]

Is there a non alcoholic stout alternative a bit more interesting then apple or orange juice?

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I'm afraid not. Alcohol is the drunken cousin of fruits. Fruit juice is the other option. If there is one, I haven't tried it.Sorry.

[@celestialskye1]

I'd like to know HOW you got the bowl OUT.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I used oven mittens. Lift the top part of the sides and lift it out of the pot. Hope this helps.

[@gayatrirathi5474]

What can be used here instead of egg

[@gayatrirathi5474]

Lovely and very healthy recipe

[@brendamaas4293]

Do you think you can steam it in an instant pot?

[@gerardacronin334]

Yes, an Instant Pot would be perfect as it does not lose any water. It should be very moist. There are several recipes online and it should be done in about a quarter of the time.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Yes, you can. I hope you get on well with the recipe!

[@janinehenschel4988]

Do you have a TRES LECHES CAKE by any chance? Also I found out that CREME CHEESE is NOT good for you so I would use another whipped cream I think that you can make some really quick with an egg whites sugar and whip it up and then I would LOVE to get away from the SUGAR and start using STEVIA or they now have one that looks just like sugar but NONE of the calories but still sweet called SWERVE!

[@biggerbolderbaking]

I have a recipe for Tres Leches Cake. Here you go, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/tres-leches-cake-easy/ Hope you like it! I haven't tried substituting with the ingredients you mentioned, but I think it is possible with this recipe. Hope this helps.

[@margaretcole3244]

Where is the spice recipe? I've looked and looked you have so many recipes.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Here you go, www.biggerbolderbaking.com/homemade-mixed-spice/

[@janinehenschel4988]

Do you NEED to put in MOLASSAS? Or can you just put in sugar instead, this reminds me of that horrible cake that everyone would HATE to get on X-MASS it tasted HORRIBLE and had a LOT of candied fruits but can't remember the name lol but this looks better ha

[@biggerbolderbaking]

Hi Janine. Molasses lends it a hint of caramel flavor. Fruitcake and Christmas pudding usually have glazed or candied fruits in it. If you don't like the taste of the candied fruits, you won't like Christmas cakes with or without molasses. Perhaps, you can try other cakes for the holidays instead.

[@bmolitor615]

There is not enough alcohol in the recipe [even before it's all cooked off] to have ANY preservative effect. At all.

[@biggerbolderbaking]

The good news is, you can add more, to preference 😊

[@Melinabellisima]

That’s not how you zest a lemon

[@junecrochetfavourites6616]

Doesn't matter how you zest it , as long as it does the trick , we all have our own ways in preparing for cooking ...

[@Melinabellisima]

@@junecrochetfavourites6616 so you zest only one spot on the lemon? It does matter.