plum pudding

American  

noun

1. a rich steamed or boiled pudding containing raisins, currants, citron, spices, etc.

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plum pudding British  

noun

1. (in Britain) a dark brown rich boiled or steamed pudding made with flour, suet, sugar, and dried fruit

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Etymology

Origin of plum pudding

First recorded in 1640–50

Example Sentences

I was about to say it’s as American as applesauce cake, but I don’t remember much about applesauce cake — though I will say it beats plum pudding anytime.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022

Typically, roast beef was topped with a slice of plum pudding.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022

It’s easier to make than a buche de noel, more satisfying than a plum pudding.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2021

One is defined by the theme of the “Nutcracker,” with decorative images from the ballet and chocolate truffle flavors like rosemary-orange, Lebkuchen and plum pudding.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2021

“I was brought up to look at the atom as a nice hard fellow, red or grey in color, according to taste,” he remarked years later of the plum pudding model.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik