Baked Cranberry Pudding

By Lucy Meyring, Taste of Home

This is an old-fashioned pudding that's a cranberry lover's delight. Serve warm topped with whipped cream for an elegant look, or in bowls with rich cream poured over for a homey touch.

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Makes

10 servings

 

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups coarsely chopped cranberries

TOPPING:

• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 2-1/2 cups whole cranberries
• Orange zest strips and whipped cream, optional

Directions

• Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.
• In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, cream, melted butter, vanilla and egg yolks until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, orange zest, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and salt. Add chopped cranberries; toss to coat. Gradually add to sugar mixture, mixing well. (Batter will be stiff.)
• Add remaining cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Transfer to a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for topping, combine sugar and orange juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently; cook until sugar is dissolved, 2-3 minutes. Add cranberries; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
• When pudding tests done, place springform pan in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Spoon cranberry mixture over top. Bake 10 minutes longer.
• Cool pudding on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim from pan. Cool at least 1 hour before serving.
• If made ahead, pudding can be warmed in a 350° oven for 10 minutes. If desired, top with orange zest and serve with whipped cream. 

Nutrition Facts 

1 slice: 402 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 75g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.

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