Brown Butter Steamed Pudding
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Steamed Pudding is a classic dessert made with flour, butter, sugar, eggs and cream, infused with vanilla and a hint of cinnamon. This rich, indulgent pudding takes just 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook, making it an accessible treat for any occasion. The combination of brown butter and heavy cream creates a luxurious texture that suits those seeking a traditional, comforting pudding.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 4large eggs
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 300 mlunsalted milk
- 20 gbutterfat
- 1 gcinnamon
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the steamer and prepare a heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma, about 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 2
In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Tip: Be careful not to scramble the eggs.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cream mixture, whisking until smooth.
- 4
Add the melted butter and whisk until fully incorporated.
- 5
Pour the mixture into the prepared heatproof bowl and cover with parchment paper.
Tip: Tie the paper with kitchen twine to prevent steam from escaping.
- 6
Steam the pudding over boiling water for 20-25 minutes, or until it's set and a toothpick comes out clean.
Tip: Check the pudding after 15 minutes and adjust the steaming time as needed.
- 7
Remove the pudding from the steamer and sprinkle with cinnamon.
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