marcs, I mis-read your queation, sorry. I thought you asked how long I soaked the fruit mix. I have never made them weeks in advance. If I want to make onea week or so in advance, I keep it in the fridge and then gently heat or microwave if required. This is a very dense and moist pudding and not "cakey" at all.
marcs,
Sep 10, 8:44am
thanks Pam. I still have not decided which one to make but will sure decide soon.
nauru,
Sep 17, 9:15am
We just had to try the pudding and it was great, will make another for Christmas and hide it, Thanks Cookes.
calista,
Sep 17, 9:24am
In one of her recipe books Alison Holst says that rich puddings don't completely freeze, but continue to mature.I don't know if that was specific to her recipe or a general comment.It would be interesting to freeze one and make a last minute one to compare, especially if you have enough people to eat it all. (I always found having teenage brothers helped).
marcs,
Sep 17, 4:51pm
I have frozen christmas cakes and I have to say they do taste better. They don't completely freeze. Not sure on puddings but I gather the same process. I also make mince tarts and freeze them. Normally I would marinate the fruit and leave it in the freezer for months before making them. Again they don't freeze so they marinate rather well.
marcs,
Sep 23, 2:45am
Pam I am going to make you Chrissy pudding today. I tried the other one I had but did not like it so going to give yours a go. Making it today for Sunday. Yum
cookessentials,
Sep 23, 3:11am
Oooh, I am sure you wont be disappointed, it is very moreish.
marcs,
Apr 10, 4:58pm
really looking forward to it. I am just making half the mixture then will make a full mixture close to Christmas if I like it.
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