Baked Plum Pudding

Name: Baked Plum Pudding
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup granulated sugar, plus more for pan; 8 whole plums, cut into thin wedges; 3 whole large eggs; 1½ cups half-and-half; 2 tablespoons anise liqueur (optional); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon kosher salt

A delicate custard-based dessert featuring tender plums baked in a vanilla and anise-scented batter. This golden pudding combines the sweetness of fresh plums with a rich, creamy custard base.

6 servings

1 hr 5 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•¾ cup granulated sugar, plus more for pan
•8 whole plums, cut into thin wedges
•3 whole large eggs
•1½ cups half-and-half
•2 tablespoons anise liqueur (optional)
•2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•½ cup all-purpose flour
•½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter a 2-qt. baking dish, then dust with granulated sugar. Arrange plums in dish.
10 min
2.
Pulse eggs and remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar in a food processor to combine. With the motor running, stream in half-and-half, anise liqueur, if using, and vanilla. Add flour and salt and pulse to combine. Let custard sit 10 minutes, then pour over plums.
15 min
3.
Bake pudding 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake until custard is golden and set, 20-25 minutes longer. Let cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar.
40 min