Celebrate the holidays with our 4-ingredient Christmas Pudding. Creamy dulce de leche, mixed dried fruits, eggs, and breadcrumbs create a festive delight.
In a large bowl, mix the dulce de leche with the eggs until the mixture is smooth.
¾ cup Dulce de Leche, 4 Eggs
Stir in the finely chopped dried fruit into the dulce de leche and egg mixture. Mix well to evenly distribute the fruit throughout.
1 cup Dried Fruits
Fold the breadcrumbs into the pudding mixture, mixing again until everything is well combined.
2 cups Breadcrumbs
Prepare a heatproof bowl lightly greased with butter or oil to prevent sticking. Place a piece of parchment paper inside the bowl, then pour the pudding mixture into the bowl.
Wrap the bowl with parchment paper, leaving enough edge to cover the top of the pudding. Then cover with aluminum foil to seal.
Place the bowl in a large saucepan and add hot water to the saucepan until it reaches halfway up the side of the pudding bowl. This will create a bain-marie, a kind of water bath that will help the pudding cook evenly.
Simmer over low heat for 60 minutes after the water has started to boil. Make sure the water doesn't boil too vigorously to prevent the pudding from being excessively jostled and to keep water from seeping into the pudding.
After the cooking time has elapsed, use kitchen gloves or a thick towel to carefully remove the bowl from the pot to avoid burns.
Let the pudding cool slightly, then open the aluminum foil and parchment paper and flip the Christmas pudding onto a plate.
The Christmas pudding is now ready to be served. You can serve it warm or allow it to cool completely, according to your preference.
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Notes
The sweetness of your Christmas pudding can be adjusted based on the type of dried fruits used. If you prefer a less sweet dessert, opt for unsweetened or tart dried fruits, such as cranberries or cherries.
For a finer texture in the pudding, consider giving your dried fruits a quick blitz in the food processor before adding them to the mix.
This recipe is flexible regarding the size of the baking dish, but altering it can affect the baking time. A deeper dish will require a longer baking time, while a shallow dish will bake more quickly.
If serving warm, let the pudding sit for 5-10 minutes after baking. This allows for easier slicing as the pudding sets.
For an adult twist, you can soak your dried fruits in a bit of brandy or rum overnight before baking. This will give the pudding an extra festive kick!
While not part of the original 4 ingredients, a pinch of cinnamon or mixed spice can add an extra dimension to your pudding.
If you're not bound to the 4-ingredient limit, adding a handful of chopped nuts can provide a delightful crunch.