Recipe
Brandy Christmas Pudding With Cashew Brandy Cream
4 December, 2023
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Ingredients.02
Dates.Ingredients For Pudding
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2 small or 1½ large oranges, roughly chopped
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300g pitted dates (the small inexpensive dates are fine for this, no need to use Medjool or large dates)
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200g pitted prunes
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⅓ cup coconut oil
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1¼ cups filtered water
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1½ cups currants
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1 cup raisins
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200g dried apricots, finely chopped (I like to use sulfate free Turkish apricots)
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100g pitted prunes, roughly chopped
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¼ cup brandy (optional)
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350g almond meal
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1 cup slivered or sliced almonds
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1 tbs vanilla bean powder, paste or extract
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1 tbs cinnamon
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1 tsp allspice
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½ tsp clove
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½ tsp nutmeg
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½ tsp flaked sea salt
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4 eggs (or chia or flax egg substitutes for a vegan version). For chia/flax eggs: use 1 tbsp chia or flax meal with 3 tbsp warm water for each ‘egg’. Mix together and set aside.
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Almond meal.Cashew Brandy Creme Ingredients
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1 cup raw cashews, soaked in filtered water overnight
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¼ cup coconut oil
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¼ cup filtered water
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1 tsp vanilla powder, paste or extract
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2 tbs pure maple syrup
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2 tbs brandy
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Pinch flaked sea salt
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Dried fruit.Method
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Preheat oven to 190C or 374F.
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Grease a medium sized pudding bowl.
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Combine dates, prunes (200g), chopped oranges and water into a saucepan and bring to boil.
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Simmer for 10 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the dates have formed a thick paste (the oranges will still be slightly intact, this is ok).
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Stir through the coconut oil and set aside to cool.
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Place the currants, raisins, finely chopped apricots, and roughly chopped prunes into a bowl and cover with the ¼ cup brandy, then set aside (if preferred, you could do this step the night before).
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Boiling ingredients.7.
Place the cooled date and orange mixture into a food processor and process until smooth.
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Transfer to a large bowl and add the brandy soaked chopped fruit, almond meal, sliced almonds, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, clove, nutmeg and eggs and mix well.
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Pour the mixture into your prepared pudding bowl.
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Place the pudding bowl a deep baking tray (I use a roasting tray), then pour hot water into the baking tray until it reaches ½ to ¾ of the way up.
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Cover the tray and pudding with a layer of baking paper and foil ensuring it is completely sealed so no steam can escape.
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Soaking cashews.07
Spices.12.
Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Carefully remove the tray from the oven (be careful of the hot water in the tray!).
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Remove the foil and paper away from yourself so you don't get burnt by the steam escaping.
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Set the pudding aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
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When you’re ready to serve, loosen the edges of the pudding with a knife and turn onto a serving plate.
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Serve with the cashew brandy creme and fresh cherries. Enjoy!
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Vanilla.Cashew Brandy Creme
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Drain the cashews and place into a blender or food processor with the remaining ingredients.
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Blend for a few minutes until very smooth.
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Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
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For a simple diary version use 2 cups pure cream, mixed with a tsp vanilla, and 2-3 tbsp brandy and serve.