A holiday classic, the South African malva pudding brings warm caramel comfort to the table. It's rich, soft and perfect for sharing after any festive feast.
Malva pudding has a way of turning simple moments into festive memories. Whether served with custard, cream or ice cream, it’s a dessert that brings people together. Enjoy it warm, make it your own and let it be the sweet finish to your holiday table.
MALVA PUDDING
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon apricot jam
- 1 overflowing cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1tablespoon butter
- 1teaspoon vinegar
- 1⁄3 cup milk
For the sauce
- 3⁄4 cup fresh cream
- 7 tablespoons of butter
- 1/3 cup sugar (add more, if desired)
- 1⁄3 cup hot water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease an oven dish. (7 x 7 x 1 1/2 inch)
- Beat or whip the sugar and eggs. It's quickest in a food processor, or use electric beaters. Beat until thick and lemon colored, then add the jam and mix through.
- Melt the butter. Add the butter and vinegar to the wet mixture.
- Mix together the flour, soda and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add this mixture with the milk to the egg mixture in the processor or mixing bowl. Beat well.
- Pour into an oven-proof dish and bake until pudding is brown and well-risen, between 30 - 45 minutes.
- In a pot, melt together the ingredients for the sauce and stir well.
- Pour it over the pudding as soon as it comes out of the oven.
- Leave to stand awhile before serving. Serve warm. Because the pudding is rich, it does not really need enhancement, but if you want, serve with vanilla ice cream.
Recipe courtesy of Food.com
