Spiced Carrot, Coconut and Date Steamed Pudding

Name: Spiced Carrot, Coconut and Date Steamed Pudding
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 540 min
Total time: 585 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chia or flaxseeds; 2 oranges zested and juiced; 200 g dates; 140 g dark muscovado sugar; 140 g breadcrumbs; 200 g self-raising flour; 85 g desiccated coconut; 100 g vegetarian suet; 2 tsp mixed spice; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 50 ml golden syrup; 2 carrots, grated; 140 g sultanas; 1 tsp a little sunflower oil for the basin

A rich, moist, and aromatic steamed pudding packed with sweet dates, grated carrots, and tropical coconut. This festive dessert is naturally vegan-friendly and can be made months in advance for a stress-free holiday treat.

Servings8 Portions

Prep Time45 Mins

Cook Time540 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

chia or flaxseeds
2 tbsp
oranges zested and juiced
2
dates
200 g
dark muscovado sugar
140 g
breadcrumbs
140 g
self-raising flour
200 g
desiccated coconut
85 g
vegetarian suet
100 g
mixed spice
2 tsp
baking powder
2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
golden syrup
50 ml
carrots, grated
2
sultanas
140 g
a little sunflower oil for the basin
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the egg substitute by mixing 2 tbsp of chia seeds with 6 tbsp of water. Set aside for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens into a gel-like consistency.

Place the pitted dates and orange juice into a food processor. Blitz until the mixture forms a smooth purée.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, sugar, suet, desiccated coconut, mixed spice, baking powder, cinnamon, sultanas, and grated carrots. Add the date purée and the thickened chia mix, stirring well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

Lightly grease a 1.2-litre pudding basin with sunflower oil and line the base with a small circle of baking parchment. Spoon the pudding mixture into the basin, pressing it down firmly to remove air pockets.

Cover the basin with a layer of pleated baking parchment and a layer of foil. Secure tightly around the rim with kitchen string to create a waterproof seal.