Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe

March 17, 2023 Post a Comment

Description

This Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a traditional holiday dessert. This rich and flavorful pudding is made with a combination of dried fruits, spices, and suet, then steamed to perfection in the Instant Pot. The pudding is then served with a dollop of whipped cream or custard for a festive finish. It's the perfect way to end your holiday meal.

Prep Time

This Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe requires about 20 minutes of prep time. This includes the time to mix together the ingredients and shape the pudding.

Cook Time

The pudding will cook in the Instant Pot for about 30 minutes. Once the timer is up, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Ingredients

The ingredients for this Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe are: 2 cups of dried fruit, such as currants, sultanas, raisins, apricots, and dates; 1/2 cup of suet or vegetable shortening; 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves; 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup of brandy or rum; and 2 tablespoons of molasses.

Instructions

The first step in making this Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe is to mix together the dried fruit, suet, brown sugar, spices, breadcrumbs, and eggs in a large bowl. Then, add the brandy or rum and molasses and mix until everything is combined. Next, grease a 1.5-quart pudding basin with butter. Place the mixture into the basin and cover with a lid or piece of parchment paper.

Next, place the pudding basin into the Instant Pot and fill the pot with enough water to come up the sides of the basin. Secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Once the timer is up, let the pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before opening the lid.

Carefully remove the pudding basin from the pot and turn it out on a plate. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or custard. Enjoy!

Equipment

You will need a 1.5-quart pudding basin, a large bowl, a whisk, and an Instant Pot to make this Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe.

Notes

If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can also make this Christmas Pudding in a traditional steamer. Simply fill the bottom of a large pot with about 3 inches of water, place the pudding basin in the pot and cover with a lid. Steam for about 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean.

Nutrition: Per Serving

This Instant Pot Christmas Pudding Recipe contains approximately 350 calories per serving, 12g of fat, 49g of carbohydrates, and 5g of protein.

Recipe Tips

If you prefer a sweeter pudding, you can increase the amount of brown sugar in the recipe. Additionally, you can substitute other dried fruits in place of the ones listed in the recipe. For instance, try using dried cranberries or cherries in place of the currants or sultanas. Finally, you can also add in some chopped nuts or citrus zest for a more complex flavor.