Summer Pudding

A classic British dessert made by layering juice-soaked white bread with sweetened simmered summer berries and chilling overnight.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 391.1 kcals 2346.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 85.4 grams 512.4 grams
Fat 2.6 grams 15.8 grams
Protein 6.5 grams 39.2 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Fruits
750
g
Mixed Summer Fruit
Raspberries, redcurrants, blackcurrants, tayberries, loganberries, blackberries, cherries and blueberries
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
White Bread
Good-quality, slightly stale, medium loaf
Liquids
2
tbsp
Cassis
Or blackcurrant cordial

Steps

  • Place the fruit in a pan and stir in the sugar after removing any stems.
  • Let the fruit sit to release juices then bring the pan gently to a boil.
  • Slice the bread thinly and remove all crusts while the fruit simmers.
  • Simmer for 3 minutes then stir in the cassis or cordial and remove from heat.
  • Cut one bread circle for the bowl bottom and slice the rest into wedges.
  • Dip one side of the bread into the fruit juice and line the basin.
  • Fill the basin with fruit and juices then cover the top with more bread.
  • Cover with a saucer and heavy weights then refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove the weights and run a knife around the edge to loosen.
  • Invert the basin onto a plate and serve slices with cream.