Holidays and Events Recipes Christmas Desserts Christmas Pudding Recipes Figgy Pudding 4.6 (33) 29 Reviews 16 Photos Figgy pudding is dense and moist — a perfect finale to your Christmas dinner. Though traditionally steamed or boiled, this figgy pudding recipe is baked in a fluted tube pan. Orange zest, orange marmalade, and orange flavoring add fruity flavor to every bite. Drizzle a sweetened glaze over the cake before slicing, or add a dollop of whipped cream to each piece. Submitted by meghanmacrae Updated on December 11, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 16 16 16 16 16 Never had figgy pudding? This is your year. The sweet treat is a deliciously traditional way to make the most of the holiday season. This festive recipe will have everyone demanding "now bring us some figgy pudding!" Allrecipes/Oana Ennis What Is Figgy Pudding? The British and American definitions of "pudding" are quite different. If you're from the U.S., you probably associate the word with a sweet, creamy, unformed dessert. People from the U.K, however, will likely think of a sweet or savory dish that may contain meat or animal fat. There are plenty of variations of figgy pudding out there and they all involve fresh or dried figs. Traditional versions of figgy pudding are steamed or boiled, but many modern recipes (including this one) are baked. What Is Figgy Pudding Made Of? Traditional figgy pudding is a holiday dish made with flour, suet (a type of hard animal fat), figs, and other dried fruits. Some more modern versions, like this one, are made without suet. Here's what you'll need for this top-rated figgy pudding recipe: ButtermilkDried figsWhole-wheat flourSugarBaking powderSpices and seasonings (cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt)EggsBread crumbsButterAlmondsOrange marmaladeOrange zestOrange-vanilla flavoring Cook’s Note Fiori di Sicilia is a floral orange flavoring used in Italian pandoro. Although not absolutely necessary for this recipe, I thought it added an exotic flavor to the dessert. How to Make Figgy Pudding Figgy pudding might sound fancy, but it's actually quite easy to make. You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this figgy pudding recipe: Heat the figs and buttermilk on the stove until the figs are soft.Sift the dry ingredients together.Beat the eggs, then stir in the cooled buttermilk mixture and the remaining ingredients.Gradually mix the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Stir until incorporated.Spoon the batter into a prepared tube pan.Bake until firm.Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then finish cooling on a wire rack. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I followed the recipe exactly," says Karen Norris. "My family loved it. I flavored the heavy whipped cream with amaretto. This will definitely be a Christmas tradition from now on!" "I will make it again at Christmas time," according to Wagner Teresa. "We did a test run yesterday and it was lovely. I made a brown sugar/butter/cream sauce to pour over a slice and it was a perfect match. A big glass of cold milk and you can not go wrong." "So good," raves Catb. "Couldn't find orange oil so I just added more marmalade. Was devoured on Christmas Day, will definitely make it again and likely before Christmas!" Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Figgy Pudding 4.6 (33) Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 14 Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 1 ¾ cups buttermilk 12 ounces dried Calimyrna figs, coarsely chopped 1 ½ cups white whole-wheat flour (such as King Arthur) 1 cup white sugar 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 1 ½ cups dry bread crumbs ½ cup butter, melted 1 (2.45 ounce) package sliced almonds 3 tablespoons orange marmalade 1 tablespoon grated orange zest ½ teaspoon orange-vanilla flavoring, such as Fiori di Sicilia (Optional) Directions Gather all ingredients. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Gently heat buttermilk and figs in a saucepan over medium-low heat until softened, 10 to 15 minutes; set aside until cool. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a tube pan. Grease one side of a sheet of aluminum foil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt together into a bowl. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Beat eggs in a separate, large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Add the cooled fig and buttermilk mixture, bread crumbs, melted butter, almonds, orange marmalade, orange zest, and orange-vanilla flavoring; beat on low speed until blended. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Gradually mix in the sifted flour mixture until just incorporated. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Spoon batter into the prepared pan and cover with the greased foil. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Bake in the preheated oven until firm and pulling away from sides of the pan, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours. Allrecipes/Oana Ennis Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 317 Calories 11g Fat 54g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 14 Calories 317 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 13% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 19mg 6% Sodium 395mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 54g 19% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Protein 6g 12% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 163mg 13% Iron 2mg 11% Potassium 336mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. 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