DIPLOMATIC PUDDING

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Fruit cocktail - who would have ever thought that a canned fruit item from the '50's would ever be so delicious! The rum flavoring fits so well. You really should give this a try.

Provided by CONNIE BOLDA

Categories     Puddings

Time 16h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 c granulated sugar
1 can(s) (8 1/2 oz) fruit cocktail, drained
1 loaf (1 lb) day-old white bread, crust removed
1 can(s) (12 fl oz) evaporated milk
1 can(s) (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
3 large egg yolks, beaten
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c sliced almonds
1 tsp rum flavoring
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
fresh whipped cream
additional sliced almonds
maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
  • 2. HEAT sugar in small, heavy-duty saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until dissolved and light brown in color. Quickly pour onto bottom of 9-inch cake pan. Holding pan with potholders and working quickly, swirl melted sugar around bottom and sides to coat. Set aside to cool. Coat bottom with fruit cocktail.
  • 3. CRUMBLE bread into a large mixing bowl. Add the evaporated and sweetened condensed milks. Mash with a potato masher or mix in blender until smooth. Add the egg yolks, raisins, almonds, vermouth, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; stir until well blended. Pour the mixture into prepared pan. Place pan in large roasting pan; fill roasting pan with warm water to about halfway up the side of the pan.
  • 4. BAKE for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center of pudding comes out clean.
  • 5. Let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm or chilled. Garnish each slice with dollop of whipped cream, maraschino cherry and sliced almonds, if desired.

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