
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). delicious with rich sauce
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Soak and split some crackers
lay the surface over with raisins and citron
put the halves together, tie them in a bag
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boil fifteen minutes in milk and water
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
This historic pudding relies on the quick hydration of crackers in hot liquid, which causes the starch granules to swell and gelatinize, creating a cohesive, custard-like texture. The milk proteins and fat emulsify during boiling, binding the cracker layers together while the dried fruit plumps as it rehydrates. Tying the pudding in cloth prevents it from falling apart during cooking and creates gentle steam pressure that helps everything meld into a unified dessert.
The pudding can be assembled and tied in the cloth bag up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before boiling. Do not pre-soak the crackers more than 5 minutes in advance as they will become too fragile.
This pudding is best served immediately after cooking. If necessary, leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Reheat gently by steaming for 5 minutes or microwaving in 20-second intervals until warmed through. The texture will soften considerably upon storage.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The pudding can be assembled and tied in the cloth bag up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before boiling. Do not pre-soak the crackers more than 5 minutes in advance as they will become too fragile.
This pudding is best served immediately after cooking. If necessary, leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 1 day. Reheat gently by steaming for 5 minutes or microwaving in 20-second intervals until warmed through. The texture will soften considerably upon storage.