GF Figgy Pudding

A Happy Christmas English treat!  Gluten free, fruit sweetened, dense, moist, and a bit chocolatey!

Topped with freshly whipped cream and ground nutmeg-

INGREDIENTS and DIRECTIONS

1.5c dried pitted dates, roughly chopped

1/2c dried figs, roughly chopped

2c water

Put all in a medium saucepan and boil over medium heat.  Remove from the heat and stir in: 

1t baking soda

Let cool for 5 minutes, transfer to a blender and puree.

Separately, use a standing mixer or beaters to beat:

1 stick of softened unsalted butter

2 eggs

Use a wooden spoon to fold in fig mixture and:

2.5c gluten free baking mix

1/4c cocoa powder

Pour batter into well-greased pans and smooth the top before baking.  I used 2 small Pyrex ramekins and 2 small tart pans.  I suggest using a large muffin tin to make 10-12 individual puddings.

Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.  Cool 5-10 minutes at invert onto pan.  Best served warm.  I topped mine with freshly whipped heavy whipping cream and ground nutmeg.  Scoring the tops of the puddings and covering with a thin sauce would also be nice.

Happy Christmas!