Keto Christmas Pudding
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Keto Christmas Pudding
Description
The Keto Christmas Pudding uses almond flour as a low-carb base combined with shredded carrot and a mix of frozen blueberries and cherries to provide texture and bursts of natural sweetness. Walnuts add crunch, while spices like cinnamon and mixed pumpkin spice bring warmth and depth. Eggs, melted butter, and heavy cream combine to give the pudding structure and richness. A small amount of baking powder leavens the pudding slightly for a tender crumb.
The pudding is microwaved in a greased glass bowl, which allows for quick cooking and easy release when turned out onto a plate. Serving with thick cream balances the spiced, fruity flavors and adds indulgence. The recipe notes suggest making a homemade pumpkin spice mix and avoiding dried fruit to keep carb count low, with prunes as a lower-carb alternative if desired. Letting the pudding cool before turning out ensures it holds shape, and warming slices before serving refreshes the texture.
This dish provides a festive dessert with characteristic Christmas pudding spices and fruit flavors while adhering to a ketogenic diet framework. Its preparation method is straightforward, using common ingredients adapted thoughtfully to reduce carbohydrates without sacrificing seasonal character.
Ingredients
- 100 g / 1 cup almond flour
- 1 egg rom temperature
- 100 g / ½ cup carrot shredded
- 50 g / ¼ cup Blueberry frozen
- 50 g / ¼ cup Cherry frozen
- 10 g walnut small handful, crushed
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream double cream
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cacao powder unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon powdered sweetener or more to taste
- 2 teaspoon mixed spice pumpkin spice ***see notes
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- orange grated, zest from ½ orange
- brandy optional, glug of
Instructions
- Grate the carrots. Add the chopped fruit (I used frozen blueberries and cherries), orange zest and brandy, if using. Your carrots and fruit combined should fill 1 US measuring cup.
- In a second mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, then add the melted butter and cream.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl, then add to the egg mixture. Last, stir in the carrot and fruit mix. Adjust sweetener, if needed.
- Grease a pyrex glass bowl with butter and fill in the Christmas pudding batter. Microwave at 700W for 6 minutes.
- Turn out upside down onto a plate and serve with thick cream.
Notes
- The pudding contains about 8g net carbs per serving and makes 4 servings.
- Make a homemade pumpkin spice by mixing cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves if preferred.
- To keep carbs low, dried fruit is avoided; prunes can be used as a lower-carb dried fruit substitute.
- Let the pudding cool before turning out onto a plate to hold its shape well.
- Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10 seconds before serving if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4portions
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 12.5g | 4% |
| Protein | 8.4g | 17% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4.5g | 18% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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