Tomato pudding
@1creekgirl (40624)
United States
August 19, 2022 9:48am CST
Many years ago my aunt used to make tomato pudding. It may sound odd, but it was a sweet pudding made from pureed red tomatoes and sugar.
I wish I had gotten the recipe...might be one on the internet.
We recently ate at a small buffet restaurant in the country and I had the chance to enjoy tomato pudding again!
They said it was their "signature dish." I hope we can eat there again.
Have you ever had tomato pudding? There are probably many global versions of it.
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@LadyDuck (459267)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 It was really good. I tried to make the tomato ice cream at home but it was a total failure.
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Aug 22
I'm so glad you got to have it again! I've never heard of it before now. Good to see you, hope you're doing well! 
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
20 Aug 22
@1creekgirl Awe thank you! Its good to be here and see everyone, I have missed you. They are 16, 14, 13, 6 and 5! 
I hope you're healthy and feel good for the most part!!
Its good to be here and see everyone, I have missed you. They are 16, 14, 13, 6 and 5!
I hope you're healthy and feel good for the most part!!1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
20 Aug 22
I just wrote in another post about how great it is to see you! How old are your babies? We're well for the most part...getting old, lol.
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
20 Aug 22
@LovingMyBabies Wow, I can't believe they're getting so grown. Are you still doing your photography?
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@snowy22315 (170542)
• United States
19 Aug 22
No, but it sounds good. A tomato pie is awesome and I like the buffets that have stewed tomatoes and biscuits. That is one of my favorite dishes.
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@snowy22315 (170542)
• United States
19 Aug 22
@1creekgirl No, it's savory. It has cheese, mayo etc. in it. They are delish really.
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
19 Aug 22
@snowy22315 Oh, kind of like pizza without meat?
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
19 Aug 22
What is a tomato pie? Is it sweet?
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@kobesbuddy (74797)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Aug 22
My grandma used to make tomato pie but, never tomato pudding. Online, there will be recipes, galore.
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@kobesbuddy (74797)
• East Tawas, Michigan
19 Aug 22
@1creekgirl No, it was similar to a pizza, with only sauce. Eating too many sweet foods triggers off migraine headaches.(interesting)
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@LindaOHio (157294)
• United States
20 Aug 22
I've never had tomato pudding. Sounds interesting. There are tons of recipes online:
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/87334/best-tomato-pudding/
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
20 Aug 22
I was surprised to learn it's made with bread.
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
20 Aug 22
@LindaOHio That seems to be what most of the recipes are, but I guess I didn't realize that was how my aunt made it.
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@LindaOHio (157294)
• United States
20 Aug 22
@1creekgirl Maybe it's like a bread pudding?
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@gtdoss (1013)
• United States
19 Aug 22
Believe it or not, I have never heard of tomato pudding! I do love tomatoes, but I'm not sure I would like them sweetened and in pudding form. There is nowhere near us that would serve such a thing, so it looks like I'm going to have to have my husband make it from a recipe on the internet!
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@fatragu (677)
• United States
19 Aug 22
Old Fashioned Tomato Pudding
1 12oz can tomato paste (puree)
1 1/2 c light brown sugar
1/3 c water
1/8 tsp salt
3/4 c melted butter
4 c bread cubes, dry
Preheat oven to 375F. Use a 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish sprayed with non stick spray.
In a sauce pan combine the tomato paste (puree), sugar, water and salt.
Cook together 5 minutes.Place bread cubes in casserole dish.
Pour melted butter over bread cubesPour tomato mixture over top of previous mixture and toss to make sure it covers the bread.
Set casserole dish in a pan of hot water in oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes
Hope this helps.
@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
19 Aug 22
I have never heard of it, but it wouldn't surprise me. People made "do" in the 40s so I'm sure that there are lots of recipes we have never heard of!
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@Marilynda1225 (79960)
• United States
19 Aug 22
I've never even heard of tomato pudding and never would have guessed you could make a great tasting pudding from tomatoes. Glad you were able to enjoy it at that restaurant and hope you can find a recipe and make it yourself one day
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
19 Aug 22
Thanks, I hope I can find a good recipe.
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@aninditasen (15746)
• Raurkela, India
20 Aug 22
I didn't ever have tomato pudding but I am thinking of trying it sometime.
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
•
19 Aug 22
@1creekgirl I haven't heard of it before. It seems like rhubarb or rosella thick sauce.
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@Beestring (13387)
• Hong Kong
19 Aug 22
I love tomatoes and tomato juice. Tomato pudding must be tasty.
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@1creekgirl (40624)
• United States
19 Aug 22
It really is good when it's made right.
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@rebelann (111263)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Aug 22
That's a new one on me, I love tomatoes. This is the first time I've heard of them being made into a pudding using sugar.
