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Amarula Malva Pudding with Homemade Custard: A South African Classic with a Twist
Easy Amarula Malva Pudding with Custard
Amarula Malva Pudding is the ultimate South African comfort dessert. It’s sweet, soft, and drenched in a creamy Amarula sauce that makes every spoonful rich and indulgent. Add homemade custard on the side, and you’ve got a pudding that feels both nostalgic and a little fancy.
Why you’ll love Amarula Malva Pudding
- Soft sponge pudding that soaks up sauce beautifully
- A rich Amarula cream sauce that makes it unforgettable
- Easy to make with pantry basics and one special bottle
- Perfect warm dessert for weekends, holidays, or dinner parties
A rich South African Amarula Malva Pudding with homemade custard. Soft, saucy, and the perfect comfort dessert.
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Amarula Malva Pudding served warm with custard, the ultimate comfort dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6–8 servings depending on size 1x
- Category: South African Recipes
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: South African
Description
Amarula Malva Pudding is a sweet South African favorite, soaked in rich cream sauce.
Ingredients
Pudding
- 1 large egg
- 250 ml berry sugar (regular sugar works too)
- 1 tbsp smooth apricot jam
- 2 tbsp salted butter, softened (not margarine)
- 250 ml flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 250 ml milk (any kind – richer milk = richer pudding)
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Amarula Sauce
- 125 ml butter, melted
- 237 ml cream
- 125 ml sugar
- 80 ml Amarula
Custard
- 30 ml custard powder
- 45 ml sugar
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the egg and sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the jam and butter, and beat again.
- Stir in flour, soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix in the milk. Add vinegar last and stir until smooth.
- Pour into a buttered dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40–45 minutes until golden.
- In a saucepan, melt butter with cream and sugar. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Let it bubble for a minute, then remove from the heat and stir in Amarula.
- Pour the hot sauce over the hot pudding straight from the oven.
- Pop it back in the oven (turned off) for 5 minutes so it soaks up properly.
- Mix custard powder, sugar, and milk in a heatproof bowl.
- Microwave 5–8 minutes, stirring a few times until thick.
- Add vanilla and cook another minute.
- Spoon warm pudding into bowls, top with custard, and enjoy every gooey bite.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme Slabs from SA Tasty Recipes, Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Indulge in this Amarula Malva Pudding with creamy custard. A soft, saucy South African dessert that’s easy to love.
Amarula Malva Pudding is a warm, comforting South African dessert that combines soft sponge with a creamy Amarula sauce. Every bite soaks up rich flavor, and the addition of homemade custard makes it even more indulgent. It’s a simple yet decadent recipe that’s perfect for family dinners, holidays, or whenever you want a dessert that feels both nostalgic and special.
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