Sticky Figgy Pudding
George Kutlenios • December 10, 2024
Original Holly Hotel Sticky Figgy Pudding Recipe
Since posting the bread pudding recipe, many of you asked for George's Figgy Pudding recipe. Every warm gooey bite tastes like Christmas!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped dried pitted Medjoul dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
- 2 cups of water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 7 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups self rising flour
- 2 1/2 ounces of dark chocolate - grated
- butter for coating ramekins (or mini bundt tin you can get at Amazon $9.99 Huakenner Mini Bundt silicone)
Sauce:
- 2 cups of brown sugar
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 14 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of Brandy
- *for less rosey cheeks, you can substitute vanilla extract but use only one teaspoon
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Add the chopped dates, chopped dried figs and water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in the baking soda.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes, then add to a blender and puree.
- Using a hand mixer, cream butter and sugar in large bowl.
- Add the eggs and beat well.
- Fold in the flour, the pureed mixture, and the chocolate.
- Spoon mixture into buttered tins or ramekins filling only halfway, or slightly less. (Pudding rises considerably).
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by stirring the sugar and the cream in a medium saucepan over low heat.
- Simmer until the sugar dissolves.
- Raise the heat and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the butter and and Brandy and stir until incorporated.
- Remove the ramekins from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Unmold onto serving plates and top with a generous amount of sauce.
Notes:
- Garnish with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Best served warm with warm sauce
- Experiment with other fruits and nuts if desired
- Using non stickspray to coat molds seems to works best
You all know how much we loved this delightful time of year, we hope you find the same satisfaction making merry and holding Christmas and its traditions dear.
HAPPY CHRISTMASTIME!
Chrissy and George
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Watch Christmas at the Holly Hotel ~ The movie! On Amazon. The film can be watched without Ads. Free if you have Amazon Prime. If you do not, it may be rented without Ads for 3.99 (you have a 48 hour rental) On Tubi. The film may be watched for free, with Ads. On Youtube. You can watch FOR FREE! We are so greatful that the movie could feature the inside of the Holly Hotel at Christmas. The fire destroyed everything inside, but certainly not the memories. Hope you enjoy this campy movie, and remember some good times within her walls.... hope to see you all in our restaurant very soon! We remain Greatful, Chrissy and George
Updates on Holly Hotel Reconstruction! Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly... For over 43 years, George and I have warmly honored Christmas at the Holly Hotel. In December, as tradition held, many of you walked through our doors with lovers, family, and friends to meet the fragrance of fresh pine, cinnamon, and delightful aroma from our kitchen. You've watched with swelling hearts the children's choir sing during dining. You have all been greeted with a sincere and heartfelt "Merry Christmas" as you stomped your snow-filled boots in our foyer, only to be instantly transported to Victorian hospitality. We strived to make you feel nostalgic, served, and satiated. It was our distinct pleasure. But not this year, nor last year...and most likely the 2024 Yuletide Season either! Our case continues to work its way through the legal system and, despite our efforts to place this case on a fast track, the court scheduled the trial for August 2024, if we can't resolve the case before then! We continue advancing our position that The Historic Holly Hotel should be entitled to rebuild its west-side wall. Were it not for a fire with an origin that was confirmed to be within the former Arcade building and were it not for the Arcade’s contractor destroying the west-side wall, we would not be in this situation. We will continue trying to move forward to the best of our ability. Many of you have asked how you could help. Your daily emails, antique donations, pictures of Christmases past, prayers, and good wishes fall warmly on our hearts. Thank you for supporting our efforts to reopen. Make Merry this Holiday Season! George and Chrissy