Pouding Chomeur – Unemployed Man's Pudding – Food Wishes

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

Add equal parts of maple syrup and heavy cream to a saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil on medium-high heat, watching carefully to prevent it from exploding.

Once boiling, turn off the heat and stir the mixture, then reserve it until needed.

In a mixing bowl, cream together room temperature unsalted butter and white sugar using a stiff rubber spatula until light and smooth.

Switch to a whisk and add vanilla extract and 2 eggs one at a time, whisking until incorporated after each addition.

Sprinkle in baking powder and salt, then add all-purpose flour and mix with a spatula until combined into a thick batter.

Transfer the batter into a deep pie dish, smoothing it out with a butter knife.

Ladle the hot maple cream mixture over the batter, stopping about half an inch from the top of the dish to prevent overflow.

Carefully transfer the dish into a preheated 425°F (218°C) oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out relatively clean.

Let the pudding sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm, garnished with fresh fruit and additional maple cream mixture if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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