Sponge Pudding with Custard and Fruit Syrup

A microwave-steamed sponge pudding served with homemade vanilla custard and a reduced red wine and berry fruit syrup.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 2894.5 kcals 2894.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 268.3 grams 268.3 grams
Fat 178.4 grams 178.4 grams
Protein 54.2 grams 54.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
115
g
Caster Sugar
For the sponge
50
g
Caster Sugar
For the custard
25
g
Caster Sugar
For the syrup
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
Large free-range
100
ml
50
ml
4
piece
Egg Yolks
Free-range
Fruits
100
g
Winter Berries
Frozen, defrosted, juice drained and reserved
GrainsCereals
Liquids
50
ml
Winter Berry Juice
Reserved from defrosted berries
30
ml
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
Seeds scraped out for sponge
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
Seeds scraped out for custard

Steps

  • Mix flour, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and berries in a food processor.
  • Spoon mix into a greased bowl, cover with film, and microwave for 8 minutes.
  • Heat cream, milk, and vanilla pod in a small saucepan to simmering point.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a large bowl.
  • Discard the vanilla pod from the warm milk mixture.
  • Whisk milk into the eggs, then heat in a pan until the mixture thickens.
  • Boil berry juice, sugar, and wine for 2 minutes until thickened into syrup.
  • Turn the sponge onto a plate and drizzle with custard and fruit syrup.