Steamed Fruit and Nut Pudding Recipe (egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free)

Butternut Squash Steamed Nut and Fruit Pudding-- with Maple Syrup and Coconut Whipping Cream

Steamed Christmas pudding has deep roots in British and Commonwealth kitchens, where rich, fruit-filled puddings were traditionally tied in cloth and gently steamed for hours, often weeks before Christmas Day. This steamed butternut Christmas pudding offers a lighter, plant-based take on that old-world classic, using naturally sweet butternut squash, warming spices, and wholesome ingredients to create a festive vegan Christmas dessert that’s moist, fragrant, and comforting. Perfect for those seeking a dairy-free, egg-free holiday pudding, this recipe honours tradition while embracing modern, whole-food, plant-forward cooking—ideal for Christmas gatherings, winter celebrations, and nostalgic holiday tables alike.

IN MIXING BOWL place:

*1 C. grated Butternut Squash
*1/2 C. Raisins
*1/2 C. Currents
*1/2 C. Dates, chopped
*1 C. Nuts, chopped (Pecans, Hazelnuts, etc.)
*2 T. Lemon Rind
*1/2 C. Brown Sugar
*1/2 C. Oil
*1/2 tsp. Salt
*1/2 C. Water
*1 C. cooked Millet
*1 C. Brown Rice Flour
*1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
*1/2 tsp. grated Ginger

MIX all ingredients

LET STAND 15 Minutes

POUR into a greased mold

PLACE in water bath

BAKE at 300F for approximately 2 hours or until a toothpick comes clean out of center.

Cool for a bit, then eat topped with a cashew cream or other vegan cream and/or maple syrup. So delicious that it is not likely going to require storage space  in the fridge.

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