Flambéed Apricot Pudding

Flambéed apricot pudding is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe apricots with a rich, moist pudding base. The dramatic flambé finish adds a touch of elegance, making it perfect for special occasions. Serve warm for a truly indulgent experience!
This recipe is dessert, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, unsalted butter.
- Follow all 10 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.
Ingredients
- 30 g powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 100 g unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 eggs (large)
- 200 ml milk
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 50 ml apricot brandy
- 300 g ripe apricots (halved and pitted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a pudding dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs, whisking until smooth.
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
- Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Gently fold in the halved apricots, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pudding dish and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Once baked, carefully remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, heat the apricot brandy until warm, then carefully ignite it with a long lighter.
- Pour the flaming brandy over the pudding for a dramatic flambé effect.
- Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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