STEAMED CRANBERRY PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE

Steamed Cranberry Pudding with Hard Sauce image

Topped with a rich buttery sauce, this fruity molded pudding was an ideal end to our meal. The traditional dessert brought back memories for many whose mothers and grandmothers prepared similar delicacies. -David Bostedt, Zephryhills, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons molasses
1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
HARD SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter,cubed
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar; beat in eggs and molasses. Combine dry ingredients; stir into creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the cranberries. Pour into a well-greased and floured 6-cup heat-proof mold. Cover tightly with a double layer of foil. Place on a rack in a stockpot. Fill stockpot with boiling water to a depth of 1 in.; cover stockpot and boil gently. Replace water as needed. , Steam about 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before unmolding. Let pudding cool 30 minutes before slicing. , For hard sauce, combine sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Serve pudding and sauce warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.