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Buckeye Pudding
Buckeye Pudding is a classic steamed dessert reminiscent of old-fashioned holiday puddings popular in the Midwest and Appalachian regions. This warm and spiced treat includes raisins, cinnamon, and cloves, delivering deep, comforting flavors. Traditionally served with a buttery vanilla sauce, it's a favorite for cozy winter meals or nostalgic gatherings. The pudding's name likely draws from Ohio’s nickname, the Buckeye State, though it bears no relation to the peanut butter and chocolate candy of the same name.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 283 kcal

Ingredients
  

Pudding:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 cup raisins (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup lukewarm water
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon (scant)
  • 1 tsp ground cloves (scant)

Sauce:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Pudding Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, beat 1 egg.
  • Add flour, milk, raisins (if using), salt, lukewarm water, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Mix until well combined.

Step 2: Steam the Pudding

  • Pour batter into a greased pudding mold or heatproof bowl.
  • Cover tightly with foil or a lid.
  • Steam over simmering water for 1 1/2 hours, checking water level occasionally.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

  • Cream butter and sugar together.
  • Separate the egg and add the yolk to the butter mixture.
  • Add vanilla and salt.
  • Beat the egg white separately until soft peaks form, then gently fold into the sauce.

Step 4: Serve

  • Turn pudding out onto a plate.
  • Serve warm with spoonfuls of the sauce over top.

Tips

  • Use a well-buttered pudding mold to prevent sticking during steaming
  • Raisins are optional but add classic texture and sweetness
  • Substitute nutmeg for part of the cinnamon for a warmer spice profile
  • Serve warm for best flavor and texture
  • The sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated
  • Steam pudding can be refrigerated and reheated by re-steaming
  • A pinch more salt in the sauce enhances sweetness
  • Traditionally served plain or with additional melted butter
  • Do not overfill the mold—leave room for expansion

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, holiday dessert, old fashioned, sauce pudding, steamed pudding, vintage dessert
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