Figgy pudding is a steamed cake-like dessert made from soaked dried fruit and holiday spices. This traditional British dessert has been enjoyed and loved by all at Christmas time for centuries.
I love how far back the figgy pudding recipe dates and how it’s been passed down through generations. Traditional Christmas desserts are so fun to look forward to during the holidays. You can also count on a classic fruit cake during the Christmas season. I also get excited for fudge and these fun cookies my kids want to make every year!
What Is Figgy Pudding?
Figgy pudding is referenced in the popular Christmas song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Have you ever wondered what figgy pudding is? Also known as Christmas pudding or plum pudding, this dessert is not how Americans know pudding to be. Figgy pudding has evolved into a spice cake texture made from dates, figs, golden raisins, and spices. It originally was more of a wet, sticky, thick porridge made from boiled figs, water, wine, ground almonds, raisins and honey. It later evolved into using ground meat and grains. And now today it is a steamed pudding made from a combination of dried fruits. I LOVE the spices used in this dessert. The combination of spices enhances with time and creates a delicious dessert packed with so much flavor! I have so many favorite desserts that include some or all of these spices. You will these cookies, this cake, or this amazing rice pudding. I can’t wait for you to try them!
Ingredients For Figgy Pudding
The ingredients list for this figgy pudding recipe may seem long, but I promise it is worth every bite! If you do a lot of holiday baking, then you will already have many of the delicious spices in this recipe. The flavors make the perfect Christmas dessert! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredients.
Pudding
Dried Figs: The star of this recipe. Christmas time is the easiest time to find dried figs. Save some for garnishing.Dried Dates: Dates are amazing when dried!Golden Raisins: I LOVE the golden raisins in this recipe. The texture and sweetness are perfect.Brandy: This acts as a preservative in the figgy pudding. This is why figgy pudding can last so long.Unsalted Butter: I like to use unsalted butter in baking so I can control the salt.Brown Sugar: The brown sugar gives it a caramel flavor.Eggs: Helps to bind all of the ingredients together.Molasses: A thick dark syrup in the baking aisle.Lemon Zest: Brightens all the delicious flavors in the pudding.All-Purpose Flour: A staple in baking, so most likely you already have this!Breadcrumbs: A traditional ingredient in the figgy pudding. Helps hold the ingredients together.Baking Powder: Helps leaven and bring volume to the recipe.Spices: The combination of the spices in this recipe is incredible.
Brandy Butter
Unsalted Butter: I absolutely love flavoring butter!Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness to the butter making it perfect for topping on the figgy pudding.Brandy: Feel free to use brandy-flavored extract if you prefer. The addition of brandy is amazing!Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds depth to the butter.
Figgy Pudding Recipe
It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert as the flavors only get better over time. Traditionally this recipe has many time-consuming steps. But this is my easy version of a figgy pudding recipe. It is just as delicious half the time!
Pudding
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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