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    Vegan Rum Raisin Pudding With Candied Pecans

    Updated Apr 19, 2021 by Lori · THIS POST CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS.

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    Rum Raisin Pudding

    Dairy-free spiced pudding with rum-soaked raisins and candied pecans. You on board?

    I haven't made a dessert in a while, and with fall officially here I am so in the mood! It may not be obvious yet, with the blog still being fairly new, but I love baking and making desserts. From my first successful cheesecake years ago, I've loved baking. Desserts are special, beautiful, and often a wonderful creative outlet. Not to mention, they usually accompany festive, happy occasions!

    Candied Pecans Prep

    Truth be told, I think this is my first foray into rum raisin anything. It's not a flavor I've ever been super into, you know? But thanks to this pudding I just may be rum raisin's newest convert!

    I'm usually more of a vanilla/chocolate/caramel/nuts sort of person, while my husband is the fruity-dessert lover. But when you think about it, rum raisin really is in a class by itself. Boozy, warm, and often accompanied by spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. In other words, it's a very different experience than, say, stone fruit or berry desserts, which are often tart.

    And with the addition of candied pecans, this recipe is starting to sound more and more like my jam!

    syrup-y candied pecans on a silicone baking mat

    Easy Candied Pecans

    In my pre-vegan days, I used to make spiced nuts every year around the holidays. That old recipe called for an egg white for some silly reason. I now know the egg white was totally unnecessary and that making these vegan candied and spiced pecans couldn't be easier, as you'll see below.

    The recipe makes more than you'll need for topping the four servings of pudding, but I don't think that's much of a problem. Heck, you should probably just bump it up to two full cups of pecans, and enjoy the bounty.

    spreading candied pecan mixture out on a baking mat
    pudding in a glass jar topped with rum-soaked raisins

    Vegan Pudding

    For the pudding, I used a combination of unsweetened soy and almond milks because that's what I had, but you can use any type you like. If you really want a creamy and decadent pudding, opt for full-fat, canned coconut milk. Soy and almond produce a creamy, almost custard-like pudding, somewhat similar to flan, which I really enjoy.

    I find it WAY too much fun to create creamy, thick, rich, dense, custardy vegan desserts, since many people still think dairy and eggs are the only ways to achieve such textures.

    With coconut, nuts, starches, sea vegetables, and fruits, we have our ways! For vegan pudding, cornstarch is the most common thickener, but arrowroot starch is also an option (though I haven't tested it in this particular recipe). I generally try to keep the ingredients in my recipes as common and approachable as possible. Certainly for this recipe, any grocery store will have what you need.

    overhead close up showing pecans and raisins piled on top of a jar of pudding
    two glass jars of pudding
    spoon scooping up pudding showing creamy texture

    I'll wrap up now by saying, happy fall, welcome to baking season, and stay tuned for cake!

    If you try this easy Vegan Rum Raisin Pudding I would love to hear about it! Leave a comment here or tag @myquietkitchen on instagram.

    Rum Raisin Spiced Pudding-7

    Vegan Rum Raisin Pudding With Candied Pecans

    Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen
    Easy, vegan, and gluten-free, this spiced pudding warms the soul with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and crunchy, sweet candied pecans.
    *REMEMBER to soak your raisins at least several hours or overnight!
    Servings: 4 servings
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 25 mins
    Chill time: 2 hrs
    Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins

    Ingredients 

    For the pudding:

    • ½ cup raisins
    • ½ cup spiced rum
    • ½ cup organic sugar
    • ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp corn starch
    • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/16 tsp freshly grated nutmeg or ⅛ tsp if using pre-ground
    • 3 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk, such as soy, almond, or coconut
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    For the pecans:

    • 1 ½ cups raw pecans - (makes enough to have leftovers!)
    • 1 Tbsp vegan butter, melted, optional
    • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
    • ⅛ tsp sea salt
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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    Instructions
     

    Soak the raisins:

    • Combine the raisins and rum in a small bowl and soak for at least a few hours, preferably overnight.

    Make the pudding:

    • First, drain the raisins and set aside (reserve the rum for a delicious cocktail). 
      Combine the sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and nutmeg in a sauce pan. Over medium-low heat gradually stir in the milk. Cook for about one minute to bring up to temp. Stirring frequently, reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla and about ⅔ of the raisins, reserving some for garnish. Pour into a quart-size dish or 2 to 4 smaller, individual serving bowls (makes 3 cups of pudding). Refrigerate uncovered until firm, 2 to 3 hours.

    Make the Candied Pecans:

    • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Spread the pecans on the pan. In a small mug, combine the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Pour mixture over the pecans and mix well. Spread pecans in a single layer and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and bake an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan.
    • Serve with candied pecans, remaining raisins, and coconut whipped cream, if desired.

    Notes

    If you're not into rum or raisins, feel free to omit them. The spiced pudding is delicious on its own.
    You will have extra candied pecans (hooray)! Nutrition for the pudding was calculated using ¼ of the full batch of pecans (or 1/16 per person).
    Store pudding in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

    Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 50mgFiber: 4gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 1.7mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific products and ingredients used. We calculate this information using the online calculator cronometer.com.

    Tried the recipe?I love hearing from you! Share your feedback below!

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