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Figgy Pudding

This sweet fig and aniseed pudding is like a clafoutis. The custard bakes to a flan-like consistency and is heavenly served still slightly warm from the oven.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 1 (8-inch) pudding

Ingredients

Unsalted butter, for greasing the pie pan

1

/2 cup sugar, plus more for the pie pan and for sprinkling

6

fresh figs, peeled and halved

3

large eggs, separated

1

/4 teaspoon salt

1

1/2 cups half-and-half

1

/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon brandy

1

/2 teaspoon aniseed

Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 400°F. Butter an 8-inch deep-dish pie pan and sprinkle with sugar. Place the figs in the dish cut side up.

    Step 2

    Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, half-and-half, flour, egg yolks, and brandy. Fold the mixture into the egg whites and pour the batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the top with a little sugar and the aniseed.

    Step 3

    Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F., and bake for 10 minutes or until puffy and golden. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve at once.

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