Harriet Davis's Indiana Persimmon Pudding

Harriet Davis's Indiana Persimmon Pudding
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    25 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    40 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    10

Evoke the warmth of autumn with this classic Indiana Persimmon Pudding. A cherished recipe, this dessert is a delightful blend of sweet persimmon, warm spices, and a creamy finish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering, it's a taste of Hoosier heritage that will leave you feeling nostalgic and satisfied.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    60 g
  • Cholesterol
    49 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    4 g
  • Sodium
    243 mg
  • Sugar
    35 g
  • Fat
    7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

02

Step
3 mins

Combine buttermilk and baking soda in a medium bowl.

03

Step
3 mins

Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.

04

Step
7 mins

Mix together persimmon pulp and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. Mix in beaten eggs. Add buttermilk mixture alternately with flour mixture, stirring until combined. Stir in heavy cream and melted butter until incorporated. Pour batter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

05

Step
27 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until edges pull away from the sides of the dish and cracks begin to appear in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

For best results, use ripe, soft persimmons for the pulp. If persimmons are not readily available, you can sometimes find persimmon pulp puree in specialty stores or online.
Be careful not to overbake the pudding. It should be slightly jiggly in the center when you remove it from the oven.
Serve chilled with a generous dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Ashly West

    This pudding is amazing! My family devoured it!

  • Danika Hoppe

    The cinnamon adds such a warm and comforting flavor. I'll definitely make this again!

  • Daisha Rohan

    My grandmother used to make something similar. This recipe brought back so many memories!

  • Alanis Runolfsdottir

    The directions were easy to follow, and the pudding turned out perfectly!

  • Rick Flatley

    I substituted applesauce for half the persimmon pulp and it was still delicious!

  • Scarlett Pfannerstill

    Next time I think I'll try baking it in individual ramekins for a more elegant presentation.

  • Roxane Berge

    I added a splash of bourbon to the batter – highly recommend!

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