BAKED CRANBERRY PUDDING

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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. -Lucy Meyring, Walden, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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
Optional: Orange zest strips and whipped cream

Steps:

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, 6-8 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 : Calories 402 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.