Strawberry and Lavender Queen of Puddings

A traditional British pudding featuring lavender-infused custard, fresh strawberries, and a crisp piped meringue topping.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 525.7 kcals 3154.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 51 grams 305.8 grams
Fat 32 grams 192.1 grams
Protein 9.7 grams 58.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
55
g
Sugar
for the custard
85
g
Sugar
for the meringue
1
piece
Icing Sugar
for dusting
Dairy
300
ml
300
ml
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
1
piece
Butter
for greasing
Fruits
250
g
Strawberries
some halved, some chopped
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
split, seeds scraped
2
tbsp
Other
1
tbsp
Honey
runny
4
piece
Egg Whites
free-range

Steps

  • Boil milk, cream, vanilla, and lavender in a saucepan, then cool slightly.
  • Whisk egg yolks and 55g sugar, then strain in the warm milk mixture.
  • Layer halved strawberries and breadcrumbs in a buttered dish, pour over custard, and rest for 20 minutes.
  • Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes until set and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Warm honey with chopped strawberries and spread over the baked custard.
  • Warm the remaining 85g sugar in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk egg whites until firm and incorporate the warmed sugar.
  • Pipe a meringue lattice over the pudding, dust with icing sugar, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Decorate the edges with remaining strawberry halves once cooled.
  • Dust with icing sugar and serve at room temperature.