Nancy reagan's persimmon pudding

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 cup Sugar
½ cup Butter, melted
1 cup Flour, sifted
¼ teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
1 cup Pureed persimmon pulp, 3-4
Very ripe fruit
½ teaspoon Baking soda
2 teaspoons Water, warm Brandy
½ teaspoon Vanilla
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup Seedless raisins
½ cup Walnuts, chopped (opt)
BRANDY WHIPPED CREAM SAUCE
1 Egg
⅓ cup Butter, melted
1 cup Powdered sugar, sifted
1 dash Salt
1 tablespoon Brandy flavoring
1 cup Whipping cream

Directions

In bowl stir together sugar and melted butter. Resift flour with salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to butter mixture. Add persimmon pulp, baking soda dissolved in warm water, 3 tablespoons brandy and vanilla. Add eggs, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Add raisins and nuts, stirring just until mixed. Turn into buttered 5 to 6 cup heat-proof mold. Cover and place on wire rack in kettle. Pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up sides of mold. Cover kettle and simmer 2-½ to 3 hours. Let stand few minutes. Unmold onto serving dish. Pour about ¼ cup warmed brandy over pudding and flame. Serve with Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

BRANDY WHIPPED CREAM SAUCE: In bowl beat egg until light and fluffy.

Beat in butter, sugar, salt and brandy flavoring. Beat whipping cream until stiff. Gently fold into egg mixture. Cover and chill.

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