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<\/span>Estimated reading time: <\/span>5<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A no-bake<\/strong> holiday treat like my Frosty Christmas Pudding<\/strong> is easy to make and full of holiday flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, I am at it again, only this time without my oven because It broke down on me, and I feel as though I have lost a limb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s just the wrong time of year for the cooker to go down, but fortunately, my neighbor has given me a loan of his counter oven, which is fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So it’s my son’s birthday on Sunday, December 15th, and he is having a small party with three friends at a local bowling alley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I picked up a great deal at our local Superstore with a 50% off pink sticker for a cupcake cake since I would have struggled to make anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As his party is on Saturday, I said I would make him a cake for his birthday to celebrate with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, my oven is broken, so how will I make this cake for him?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, this Frosty Christmas pudding cake needs no baking and can be used instead of a Christmas pudding\/dumpling<\/strong> on Christmas day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional Christmas Pudding <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is Christmas pudding?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christmas pudding\/dumpling is a very traditional UK pudding<\/strong> usually served with a brandy Sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mum would make this Christmas pudding a few days before Christmas, and we would all get to take our turn to stir it and make a wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My mum would then mix a 5-pence into the Christmas pudding, and the person who found the 5-pence would have their wish granted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It sounds far-fetched, but we all have to believe in something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She just had to remember to tell everybody that there was money in the Christmas pudding so it didn’t pose a choking hazard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My dad would pour brandy over the top of the Christmas pudding and light it up. The flame was very spectacular, a highlight for us when we were little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Christmas pudding is a rich, fruity cake\/dumpling with raisins, cherries, nuts, citrus peel, and Brandy to flavor it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is usually made a few days before and then placed in a bowl with a saucer over the top to mold it so all the flavors come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, it was wrapped in a cloth (we called it a clootie dumpling. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a clootie? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A clootie is a cloth of material in Scotland). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the Christmas pudding is wrapped, it is put in a pan of water and brought to a simmer until fully cooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make-Ahead Christmas Pudding <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, my Frosty Christmas pudding can be made a few days ahead of time and kept in the freezer as it’s more like an ice-cream cake, which my kids love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all like to save time and money during the holidays, and baking and cooking at home is the perfect solution so we don’t go overboard with our budget.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best part about this frosty Christmas pudding is that you can put almost anything in terms of flavor and texture, from nuts, cherries, and raisins to chocolate chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This traditional Christmas pudding is a versatile treat sure to put a smile on everybody’s face. I hope you enjoy this recipe and pass it along to your friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

x Nicky<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Make Frosty Christmas Pudding <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Frosty Christmas Pudding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Recipe Type: No-Bake Holiday<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cuisine: Pudding Cake<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Author: Nicola Don<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Prep time: 15 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Cook time: 20 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Total time: 35 mins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Serves: 6-8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This is your go-to dessert for an easy, no-bake holiday treat filled with cherries, nuts, and favorite flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    • 1 cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1 teaspoon cornflour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 teaspoons plain flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2 teaspoons caster sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 3 eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 28g butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1\/2 cup whipping cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2oz raisins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2oz currants<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 2oz glac\u00e9 cherries<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1oz blanched almonds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1\/2 teaspoon cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Glac\u00e9 cherries for decoration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Heat the milk gently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Place the cornflour, plain flour, sugar, and egg into a bowl and blend them thoroughly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Pour the warmed milk into the bowl, stirring well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Return the mixture to the pan and cook it over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and begins to boil.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Remove the pan from the heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Beat the custard until smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. Cut the butter into small pieces and add to the custard mixture, stirring until completely melted and blended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. Leave custard in the fridge until it is freezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      9. Now whip the cream lightly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      10. Stir it into the cold custard with your currants, raisins, cherries (whole or chopped) and finely chopped almonds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      11. Finally, add the cinnamon, ensuring the mixture is well stirred together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      12. Transfer the mixture into a pudding bowl or mold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      13. Wipe down the inside or rim of the mold so it comes out clean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      14. Place in the freezer for about 2 hours when it will be lightly frozen, firm, and ready to serve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      15. If it\u2019s not required immediately, the pudding can be left in the freezer for up to a month before use. Allow it to thaw slightly for 45min \u2013 1hr. Stand the basin in a bowl of hot water before turning out. This should not be refrozen!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Once finished, decorate with cherries on the top like have or whatever you fancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        As I mentioned, this Frosty Christmas Pudding<\/strong> could be an alternative to the traditional Christmas Pudding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Enjoy my Frosty Christmas Pudding,<\/strong> everybody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n