Description
Persimmon pudding delivers a classic American dessert rich with autumn’s warmest flavors. Sweet persimmon pulp blends perfectly with traditional spices, creating a comforting dessert perfect when you want a slice of homestyle nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups persimmon pulp
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 165 degrees Celsius (325 degrees Fahrenheit) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, fresh persimmon pulp, eggs, and baking soda until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Gradually incorporate salt, ground cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, and baking powder into the wet ingredients, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
- Gently melt unsalted butter and pour in whole milk, stirring carefully to create a cohesive liquid mixture that blends seamlessly with the existing ingredients.
- Thoroughly combine all components, mixing until the batter achieves a consistent texture without any visible lumps or dry pockets.
- Transfer the complete pudding batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform cooking and a balanced final result.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55 minutes, monitoring the pudding’s surface for a golden-brown appearance and firm consistency.
- Once removed from the oven, allow the pudding to settle naturally; it may initially deflate but will gradually regain its original volume during cooling.
- For an elegant presentation, consider serving the warm persimmon pudding with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a drizzle of rich caramel sauce to enhance its delightful flavors.
- Enjoy the dessert while it’s still warm, savoring the complex blend of spices and the natural sweetness of the persimmons.
Notes
- Perfectly ripe persimmons bring out the most incredible natural sweetness in this comforting dessert.
- Gentle mixing keeps the pudding light and tender, preventing a heavy, tough consistency.
- Personalize the spice blend to match your unique flavor profile, making each bite distinctly yours.
- Watch the oven carefully to nail that perfect pudding texture – moist, soft, and completely baked through.
- Elevate the experience with luxurious toppings that transform this simple dessert into a showstopping treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg