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Murray’s Restaurants

Murray's Restaurants Heritage Section
CANADA · 1926–2009

Steamed Fruit Pudding to warm the soul

Step inside the definitive repo of Murray’s Restaurants, the beloved Canadian comfort-dining institution. Recreated recipes like rice custard pudding and steamed fruit pudding, and a Memory Wall of stories.

Murray's Restaurant on Ste-Catherine Street Montreal 1959
Despite its iconic status, Murray’s Restaurants faced challenges as changing tastes and financial hurdles led to its decline. Yet, its legacy continues to live on in the hearts (and stomachs) of Canadians nationwide. Ready to dig into the juicy details of this tasty slice of Canadian history? Dive into the full story and relive the nostalgia of Murray’s Restaurants—a place where every bite was a celebration of Canadian life.
06/02/2026
Murray's Custard Rice Pudding Recipe
The genuine baked rice custard pudding from Murray’s Restaurants in Montreal. A two-stage oven method builds a silky egg custard folded through cooked rice, then baked uncovered in a water bath until the top caramelizes to a golden flan-like crust. Gluten-free, make-ahead, and true to the original
06/13/2026
Murray's vanilla dessert sauce advertisement
This silky vanilla dessert sauce is Murray’s restaurant classic, made with 6 pantry staples in 15 minutes. Pour it warm over steamed pudding, cake, baked apples, or ice cream. No heavy cream needed, and it reheats perfectly.
06/13/2026
Steamed fruit pudding with smiling people
The authentic Murray’s Steamed Fruit Pudding recipe, a warm, moist Canadian dessert drenched in vanilla sauce. Make the exact restaurant version at home, traditional steamed or quick Instant Pot.But here’s the beautiful secret: this isn’t just any ordinary pudding.
06/13/2026
Freshly baked bran muffins
The legendary bran muffins from Murray’s Restaurants in Montreal, lovingly recreated at home. Deep molasses flavour, a soft bakery crumb, and two versions to choose from: the classic all-wheat-bran original and a lighter oat and wheat bran muffin. Pure Canadian diner nostalgia, served warm with butter.
06/13/2026