What should I make for dinner tonight? This might just be the number one question that we ask ourselves almost daily over here.
Then you have come to the right place, we have rounded up 15 slow cooker christmas pudding recipes that we have shared over the years.
Plus, there is such a variety of flavours in these recipes, so you are sure to find something for you. Most of these recipes are quick and easy ones made especially for busy weeknights.
15 Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding Recipes
Slow cooker Christmas pudding
Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding
Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding
Slow cooker Christmas pudding with amaretto
The Easiest Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding
Slow Cooker Christmas Pudding
Christmas or Plum Pudding
Christmas pudding Slow Cooker Recipe | Woolworths
Slow cooker Christmas pudding
Slow cooker Christmas pudding
Helen Robertson’s crock pot Christmas pudding
Best Pumpkin Cheesecake
EASY CHRISTMAS PUDDING RECIPE IN A SLOW COOKER
Chocolate Orange Slow Cooker Pudding
Can I use plastic pudding basin in slow cooker?
If you are using a plastic pudding basin then it should be fine just sitting in the slow cooker. However if you prefer you can put a folded up tea towel in the bottom of the slow cooker and sit the basin on the tea towel.
Can you cook a shop bought Christmas pudding in a slow cooker?
It can be left to cook.
Christmas puddings have a long cooking time (around four hours) and are usually cooked by steaming on the stove. So using a slow cooker means you can avoid a hot and sticky kitchen from a pan boiling away for hours and you also won’t need to worry about the water boiling over or dry.
Can you overcook a steamed Christmas pudding?
You’ll be glad to know that you can’t really overcook a steamed pudding. We wouldn’t recommend steaming any longer than half-hour to an hour after the time suggested on the recipe. The pudding won’t dry out but other ingredients may spoil if overcooked.
Can I reheat my Christmas pudding in a slow cooker?
Once cooked, remove the basin from the slow cooker and leave to cool completely before storing in a cool, dark place for up to six months. On the day you’re ready to serve, return the pudding to the slow cooker set to low, and fill with water as before. Reheat for 4 hrs, then turn out onto a serving plate.
Can you steam a Christmas pudding in a plastic bowl?
However, the bowl shape doesn’t distort during steaming and the pudding turns out easily. For perfect results we’d suggest steaming your pudding in a stoneware basin and transferring to one of these plastic ones to transport, freeze or give away.
Can you steam a pudding in a stainless steel bowl?
This pudding is quick to make. It is mixed up in a food processor then steamed in a pot. The only thing you need to keep an eye on is that the water doesn’t boil dry. You don’t need a pudding bowl with a special lid, just use a stainless steel bowl and cover it with foil.
How do you steam a Christmas pudding without a steamer?
Place the pudding in the top of a steamer or, if you don’t have a steamer, put the pudding in a large saucepan with about 3–5 cm of boiling water in the bottom, and cover with a tight fitting lid. Allow the water in the pan to simmer gently for the required cooking time.
How long does Christmas pudding take to cook?
Simmer gently for 5-6 hours, topping up the water level as necessary throughout cooking (do not allow the pan to dry out). Once the pudding is cooked, remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
Can you steam in a slow cooker?
Steam while multitasking
The easiest way is to place a steaming basket in your slow cooker and pile the vegetables on top. Add just enough water to the bottom of the crock to keep the veggies above the water level. Put the lid on the cooker and turn it on high for 2 to 4 hours or until the veggies are tender.
What alcohol is best for Christmas pudding?
How do you keep a Christmas pudding from going Mouldy?
To avoid mould, we recommend you wrap the cooled pudding in plastic wrap and seal it in a freezer bag or airtight container.
Can you cook Christmas pudding in two sessions?
Although they will be ready to eat after 4 – 5 hours they will continue to darken if you steam them for longer. You can steam them over two sessions.
Can you cook Christmas pudding in a microwave?
Yes! With the right recipe, you can save heaps of time and effort by cooking your pudding in the microwave. Cooking traditional Christmas puddings involves hours and hours of boiling (at least 6 hours, and sometimes much more), which not everyone has time for in the busy festive season.
How do you reheat a Christmas pudding without a microwave?
Reheating your pudding
Wrap tightly in foil, place on a trivet in a saucepan over simmering water and steam gently for 45 minutes to one hour or until hot.
How do you reheat a Christmas pudding in a pressure cooker?
To reheat in an Instant Pot
When ready to cook, place the pudding on the trivet with boiling water to approximately 2cm (1in) below the top of the bowl. Set the Instant Pot to 20 minutes on Steam (close the Valve).