Chef john hogan's persimmon pudding
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 1/4 c Brandy Armagnac preferred
- 1/2 c Raisins
- 4 tb Butter melted
- 1 c Sugar plus 2 tb
- 1 c Persimmon puree
- 1/2 c Chopped pecans
- 1/2 ts Grated nutmeg
- 1/4 ts Ground clove
- 1 ts Vanilla extract
- 1 c All-purpose flour
- 1 ts Baking soda
- 1 pn Salt
- 3 Egg whites
- 1 qt Vanilla ice cream
Instructions:
1. Heat an oven to 300 degrees. In a small dish combine brandy and raisins. 2. In a bowl combine melted butter 1 cup sugar persimmon pure pecans nutmeg clove and vanilla. Mix then add flour baking soda and salt and mix again. Add the brandy and raisins. 3. Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Using a mixer or hand beater whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Continue beating while gradually adding remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until glossy stiff peaks form. 4. Fold this meringue into the persimmon mixture and pour it into a greased 1-quart souffl mold or six to eight 4-ounce ramekins. Place the mold in a high-sided pan place in the oven and fill the pan half-way with boiling water. Close the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the center of the pudding is springy to the touch. 5. Serve from the mold along with scoops of vanilla ice cream or with whipped cream. by John Hogan chef of Park Avenue Cafe Chicago Illinois Chicago Tribune December 22 1996
