How Long To Cook Individual Christmas Puddings

Individual Christmas puddings

30m prep
45m cook
8 servings

Recipe may contain gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, milk and soy.

These sensational puddings are the perfect end to Christmas dinner.

14 Ingredients
7 Method Steps

14 Ingredients

Melted butter, to grease
750g mixed dried fruit
80ml (1/3 cup) brandy
80ml (1/3 cup) fresh orange juice
200g butter, at room temperature
120g (2/3 cup, lightly packed) brown sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
115g (3/4 cup) plain flour
2 tsp mixed spice
105g (1 1/2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day-old bread)
Brandy cream
250ml (1 cup) thin cream
1 tbsp icing sugar mixture
2 tbsp brandy
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7 Method Steps

Preheat oven to 150°C. Brush eight 250ml (1-cup) capacity muffin pans with melted butter to lightly grease.
Place the mixed fruit in a large bowl. Place the brandy and juice in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook for 2 minutes or until heated through. Pour over the fruit and stir to combine. Set aside for 30 minutes to soak.
Use an electric beater to beat together the butter and sugar in a bowl until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well between each addition.
Sift the flour and mixed spice over the butter mixture. Add the breadcrumbs, chocolate and fruit mix, and stir until combined.
Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin pans. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the surface. Cover each pudding with a disc of non-stick baking paper. Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centres comes out clean. Set aside in pan for 10 minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool slightly.
To make the brandy cream, use an electric beater to whisk together the cream and icing sugar in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add the brandy and stir to combine.
Divide puddings among serving plates. Top with brandy cream to serve.

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Recipe Notes

This recipe can be made to the end of step 4 up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container. Continue from step 5 just before serving. To reheat, place on a large microwave-safe plate and cook on medium/500 watts/50% for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.