Description
Maple Walnut Pudding Chômeur is a classic Canadian dessert featuring a moist, tender cake bathed in a luscious maple syrup and brown sugar sauce, generously studded with crunchy walnuts. This indulgent baked pudding is perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, combining rich, caramelized flavors with a delightful nutty crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup Mixture
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Batter
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Make the Syrup Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract; set aside to keep warm.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients and Batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and eggs together until smooth and creamy. Add the milk, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking, which can toughen the cake.
- Fold in Walnuts: Gently fold the chopped walnuts into the batter for even nutty texture throughout.
- Assemble the Pudding: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Carefully pour the hot maple syrup mixture over the batter without stirring to allow the syrup to soak during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the syrup has bubbled up around the edges, indicating the pudding is cooked through and the sauce is caramelized.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Optionally, sprinkle extra chopped walnuts on top. Best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to complement the rich maple flavors.
- You can substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred for a different nutty flavor.
- Ensure not to stir the syrup over the batter to maintain the characteristic pudding chômeur texture where sauce permeates from the bottom up.
