Fresh Cherry Pudding

This quick vegan dessert featuring juicy cherries is easy to prepare and makes a delish finale for a hearty vegan meal.
This quick vegan dessert featuring juicy cherries is easy to prepare and makes a delish finale for a hearty vegan meal.

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Fresh Cherry Pudding

Serves 8

Ingredients:

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• 3 cups pitted cherries

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• 1 cup apple juice

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• 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour

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• 1 tablespoon ground flax

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• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

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• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened

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• 1 teaspoon pure almond extract

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• 1-1/2 cups soymilk

Directions:

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1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring cherries and apple juice to a low boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes or until cherries are tender. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.

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2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.

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3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, flax, baking powder, and salt.

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4. In a medium bowl, using a handmixer, beat butter and remaining sugar until creamy. Add almond extract and beat until incorporated.

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5. Add milk and flour mixture alternately to butter mixture, beating well after each addition.

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6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Pour cherries (and juice) over batter.

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7. Bake for 40 minutes.

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