Leftover Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
Transform your festive leftovers into a luxurious dessert with this irresistible Leftover Christmas Pudding Ice Cream. This creamy, homemade treat combines the rich, spiced flavors of crumbled Christmas pudding with a silky vanilla custard base, creating the ultimate post-holiday indulgence. Enhanced with a splash of optional brandy for a boozy twist, this no-waste recipe is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for entertaining or simply savoring with family. Whether served in a bowl, on a cone, or alongside warm puddings, this ice cream is a delightful way to repurpose holiday favorites while treating yourself to something truly special. Perfect for lovers of festive desserts, this recipe ensures your Christmas pudding shines in a whole new light!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Christmas pudding
- 300 ml Double cream
- 200 ml Whole milk
- 4 large Egg yolks
- 100 grams Caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Brandy (optional)
Instructions
Crumble the leftover Christmas pudding into small chunks and set it aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the double cream and whole milk. Heat gently over medium heat until it begins to steam but do not let it boil. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, caster sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and pale.
Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thickened enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not let it boil.
Remove the custard from heat and stir in the brandy (if using). Allow it to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours, or until completely cold.
Once the custard is cold, churn it in an ice cream machine according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
When the ice cream has almost finished churning, add the crumbled Christmas pudding so it incorporates evenly into the mixture.
Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Serve scoops of the ice cream as a delightful dessert and enjoy the festive flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 190.7 g | 244% | |
| Saturated Fat | 114.3 g | 572% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1218 mg | 406% | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.4 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.8 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 590 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1107 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
