Sticky Pistachio and Honey Pudding
Ingredients
Pudding:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup plant-based milk almond, soy, or oat
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Honey Syrup:
- ½ cup honey or agave syrup for a vegan option
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dairy-free butter or margarine
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped pistachios
- Dairy-free whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Prepare the Pudding:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking dish or a similar-sized pan.
- In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground but not turned into a paste.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the applesauce, plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
- Allow the pudding to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Prepare the Honey Syrup:
- While the pudding is baking, make the syrup.
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, water, lemon juice, and dairy-free butter.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat.
Serve:
- Once the pudding is slightly cooled, poke holes all over the top with a skewer or fork.
- Pour the warm honey syrup over the pudding, allowing it to soak in.
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Serve warm with a dollop of dairy-free whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Pistachios: For a smoother texture, ensure the pistachios are finely ground but not turned into a paste.
- Honey Syrup: For a vegan option, use agave syrup instead of honey.
- Applesauce: Acts as an egg substitute, adding moisture and binding the ingredients.