Little cup puddings

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
12California dried figs stewed
½cupShortening
¾cupSugar
1Egg
2tablespoonsUnsweetened cocoa
1teaspoonVanilla
½cupSifted all-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking powder
½cupMilk
Marshmallows
Walnut halves
Top milk or whipped cream

Directions

Drain figs, cut off stems and cut into small bits. Cream shortening, sugar and egg. Add figs and stir in cocoa and vanilla. Sift flour, measure and sift again with salt and baking powder. Add with milk.

Fill well-buttered individual or large baking dish half-full. Bake in moderate oven (350 F.) for about 20 minutes or until pudding is firm to touch and lightly brown. While still warm, top with marshmallows and walnut halves. Pass whipped cream or top milk, if desired.

Source: 48 Family Favorites with California Figs Reprinted with the permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias