Bink's Traditional Aussie Chrissy Pud
Celebrate the festive season with “Bink’s Traditional Aussie Chrissy Pud,” a quintessential Christmas treat brimming with the flavors of Australia. This rich and moist steamed pudding combines a medley of dried fruits—raisins, sultanas, currants, and apricots—infused with brandy for a decadent depth of flavor. Spiced warmly with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and sweetened with golden syrup, this recipe is a nostalgic nod to time-honored holiday traditions. Perfectly steamed to perfection, it’s served warm with custard, cream, or brandy butter, making it the ultimate dessert to crown your holiday feast. With its make-ahead convenience and classic festive charm, this Aussie Christmas pudding is sure to be a showstopper at your Chrissy table!
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Ingredients
- 250 g raisins
- 250 g sultanas
- 150 g currants
- 100 g glacé cherries (chopped)
- 100 g mixed peel
- 100 g dried apricots (chopped)
- 100 ml brandy
- 100 g plain flour
- 100 g fresh breadcrumbs
- 150 g brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 125 g butter (unsalted, melted)
- 3 eggs
- 100 ml milk
- 2 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tbsp butter (for greasing)
Directions
Step 1
Place the raisins, sultanas, currants, glacé cherries, mixed peel, and dried apricots in a large bowl. Pour the brandy over the fruit, stir well, cover, and let soak overnight.
Step 2
Grease a 1.2-liter pudding basin with butter and line the bottom with a round of parchment paper.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked fruit mixture, plain flour, breadcrumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix until the fruit is coated with the dry ingredients.
Step 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, and golden syrup. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Step 5
Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in 1 teaspoon of hot water, then stir it into the pudding mixture.
Step 6
Spoon the mixture into the prepared pudding basin and smooth the top. Cover the basin with a layer of parchment paper and a layer of foil, pleated in the center to allow for expansion. Secure with kitchen string around the rim of the basin.
Step 7
Place an upturned saucer or trivet in the bottom of a large pot. Set the pudding basin on top, then pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the basin.
Step 8
Cover the pot with a lid and steam the pudding over low heat for 4 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the water level doesn't drop too low. Top up with boiling water as needed.
Step 9
Carefully remove the pudding basin from the pot and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and parchment paper, then run a knife around the edges and invert the pudding onto a serving plate.
Step 10
Serve warm with custard, cream, or brandy butter for a festive Aussie Christmas delight.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1740.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5712.3 |
| Total Fat 137.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 79.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 866.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2570.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1069.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 50.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 794.6g | |
| Protein 68.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 130.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 898.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 27.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6685.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories