A Traditional Festive Dessert (Eggless & Dairy-Free)
Rich, dark, and deeply aromatic, Christmas pudding is a beloved holiday classic. This Vegan Christmas Pudding keeps all the traditional warmth and indulgence—without eggs, butter, or dairy. Packed with dried fruits, nuts, citrus zest, and cozy spices, it’s a dessert made for slow celebrations and joyful sharing.
Best of all, it tastes even better with time, making it perfect to prepare ahead for Christmas Day 🎁✨
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Vegan Christmas Pudding
🎄 Completely dairy-free & egg-free
🎄 Rich, moist & full of festive spices
🎄 Naturally sweetened (no refined sugar needed)
🎄 Can be made weeks ahead
🥥 Ingredients
Dried Fruit Mix
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1 cup raisins & currants (mixed)
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½ cup chopped dates or figs
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¼ cup dried cranberries
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Zest of 1 orange
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½ cup orange juice or apple juice
Dry Ingredients
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¾ cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour
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½ cup breadcrumbs (vegan)
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½ tsp baking soda
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1 tsp cinnamon powder
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½ tsp nutmeg
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½ tsp dry ginger powder
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A pinch of cloves
Wet Ingredients
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½ cup jaggery powder or coconut sugar
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¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Soak the Fruits
Mix all dried fruits, nuts, zest, and juice in a bowl.
Cover and soak for at least 1 hour (overnight gives best flavor).
Step 2: Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, combine flour, breadcrumbs, baking soda, and spices.
Add soaked fruit mixture, jaggery, coconut oil, and vanilla.
Mix well to form a thick batter.
Step 3: Steam the Pudding
Grease a heat-safe pudding bowl and pour in the batter.
Cover with foil and secure tightly.
Place the bowl in a deep pot with hot water reaching halfway up the sides.
Cover and steam on low heat for 2½–3 hours, topping up water if needed.
✨ Tip: Keep the water gently simmering, not boiling hard.
Step 4: Cool & Rest
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
For best taste, wrap and store—flavors deepen beautifully with time.
❄️ Storage
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Refrigerator: Up to 3–4 weeks
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Freezer: Up to 2 months
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Reheat by steaming for 30–40 minutes before serving
🎅 How to Serve
Serve warm with:
✔ Vegan custard
✔ Coconut cream
✔ Vegan vanilla ice cream
Optional festive touch: drizzle with warm orange sauce or sprinkle chopped nuts on top 🎄✨
🌱 Final Thoughts
This Vegan Christmas Pudding is proof that tradition and mindful eating can go hand in hand. Rich, comforting, and full of holiday spirit, it’s a dessert meant to be savored slowly with loved ones.
Merry Christmas & happy festive feasting! 🎄❤️