Fig-Walnut Pudding Recipe

Name: Fig-Walnut Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 to 14 dried figs; 8 to 10 (1/2-inch) challah bread slices; 1 cup walnuts; 2 cups milk; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 cup sugar, divided; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup honey; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Pinch of ground cloves

Servings: persons

12 to 14 dried figs
8 to 10 (1/2-inch) challah bread slices
1 cup walnuts
2 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
1 cup sugar, divided
6 large eggs
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves

1
Place figs in a heatproof bowl with boiling water to cover; let stand 20 minutes or until plump. Drain figs, and slice.
2
Place bread and walnuts in a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan; bake at 500u00b0 for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted. Remove from oven, and set aside. Reduce heat to 350u00b0.
3
Heat milk, cream, and 3/4 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. (Do not boil.)
4
Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; slowly whisk in milk mixture.
5
Layer half of bread and walnuts evenly in a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish or 10-inch pieplate, slightly overlapping slices; layer half of figs evenly over bread. Pour half of milk mixture evenly over figs. Repeat procedure with remaining bread, figs, and milk mixture. Press lightly with a spatula. Sprinkle walnuts and remaining 1/4 cup sugar evenly over top.
6
Cover loosely with foil, leaving corners uncovered to brown edges (if using a pieplate, loosely cover with foil, allowing edges to brown).
7
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes, or until set. Remove foil, and bake 15 more minutes. Serve pudding warm with Rum Sauce, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 to 14 dried figs, 8 to 10 (1/2-inch) challah bread slices, 1 cup walnuts, 2 cups milk, and more.

Yes, Fig-Walnut Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Fig-Walnut Pudding

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