Gordon Ramsay Christmas Pudding Recipe
Christmas isn't complete without a delicious pudding! Gordon Ramsay Christmas Pudding Recipe is absolutely amazing.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon for stirring
- Pudding basin (1.2 liter)
- Baking parchment and foil
- String for tying
- Large pot for steaming
- Grater for citrus zest
Ingredients
- 150 g raisins
- 150 g sultanas
- 100 g currants
- 50 g mixed candied peel
- 100 g dark brown sugar
- 100 g butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 100 g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice
- Orange and lemon zest
- 100 ml brandy
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Put all dried fruits in a bowl.
- Pour brandy over them completely.
- Cover and leave overnight to soak.
- This makes fruits juicy and flavorful.
- Beat butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs one at a time slowly.
- Mix in flour and spices gently.
- Add soaked fruits with any liquid left.
- Stir in breadcrumbs and citrus zest.
- Mix everything together really well.
- The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Add a pinch of salt now.
- Grease your pudding basin with butter.
- Pour mixture into the basin completely.
- Leave one inch space at top.
- Smooth the surface with a spoon.
- Place parchment on top of mixture.
- Cover with foil and tie tightly.
- Make sure no water gets inside.
- Create a handle with string for lifting.
- Place basin in a large pot.
- Add boiling water halfway up the basin.
- Steam for 6 hours on low heat.
- Keep checking and add more water regularly.
- Let it cool down after steaming.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
- On Christmas Day, steam for 2 hours.
- Serve warm with brandy butter or cream.
Notes
- Soak fruits overnight for maximum flavor.
- Use good quality brandy for best results.
- Don't skip the long steaming time.
- Check water levels while steaming pudding regularly.
- Make pudding weeks before Christmas if possible.
- The flavor gets better with time definitely.
- Wrap tightly to keep moisture inside always.
- Flame it with brandy for dramatic presentation!
- Serve with homemade brandy butter on side.