Chef John Hogan's Persimmon Pudding

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CHEF JOHN HOGAN'S PERSIMMON PUDDING

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pudding

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Brandy, Armagnac preferred
1/2 c Raisins
4 tb Butter, melted
1 c Sugar, plus 2 tb
1 c Persimmon puree
1/2 c Chopped pecans
1/2 ts Grated nutmeg
1/4 ts Ground clove
1 t Vanilla extract
1 c All-purpose flour
1 t Baking soda
1 pn Salt
3 Egg whites
1 qt Vanilla ice cream

1. Heat an oven to 300 degrees. In a small dish,
combine brandy and raisins.

2. In a bowl, combine melted butter, 1 cup sugar,
persimmon pure, pecans, nutmeg, clove and vanilla.
Mix, then add flour, baking soda and salt and mix
again. Add the brandy and raisins.

3. Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Using a
mixer or hand beater, whip the egg whites to soft
peaks. Continue beating while gradually adding
remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until glossy,
stiff peaks form.

4. Fold this meringue into the persimmon mixture and
pour it into a greased 1-quart souffl mold or six to
eight 4-ounce ramekins. Place the mold in a high-sided
pan, place in the oven and fill the pan half-way with
boiling water. Close the oven and bake for 45 minutes,
or until the center of the pudding is springy to the
touch.

5. Serve from the mold along with scoops of vanilla
ice cream or with whipped cream.

by John Hogan, chef of Park Avenue Cafe, Chicago,
Illinois

Chicago Tribune, December 22, 1996



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