Summer Pudding

by | Jun 28, 2025 | Cold Desserts, Desserts, English, World Cuisines

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Summer Pudding

This elegant Summer Pudding combines fresh seasonal berries with lightly sweetened fruit syrup, gently set with gelatine and encased in soft white bread. Served chilled with raspberry sauce and custard, it’s a vibrant, nostalgic dessert that’s as visually striking as it is delicious—perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a refined afternoon tea.

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Keyword: Dessert, Cold, Berries, Custard
Category: Pastry
Course: Desserts, Cold
Cuisine: English
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 332kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £5.00

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board and Cooks Knife
  • 1 Set Round Cutters (or use a glass)
  • 1 Saucepan and Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 slices White Bread crusts removed
  • 4 oz Strawberries quartered
  • 4 oz Raspberries
  • 4 oz Blueberries
  • 8 oz Water
  • 1 tsp Gelatine
  • 3 oz Sugar
  • ½ each Lemon juice only
  • 4 oz Raspberry sauce
  • 8 oz Custard sauce Crème Anglaise
  • Mint and Berries to garnish

Instructions

  • Cut 4 slices of bread lengthwise in half, then crosswise into four, making 8 small fingers per slice.
  • Line 4 small moulds (coffee cups work well) with the bread fingers.
  • From the remaining 4 slices, cut:
  • 4 small circles to fit the base of each mould
  • 4 larger circles to top each pudding
  • In a saucepan, soften the gelatine in the water. Add the berries, sugar, and lemon juice, then bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
  • Spoon the cooled fruit mixture into the moulds.
  • Top each with the reserved large bread circle.
  • Cover with plastic wrap, place a plate on top of all moulds to compress slightly.
  • Refrigerate overnight to set.

Presentation

  • Run a small knife around the inside of each mould to release the puddings.
  • Invert onto cold dessert plates.
  • Brush with raspberry sauce and surround with the custard sauce.
  • Garnish with a few fresh berries and mint for added colour.

Note: Fruits may be varied depending on seasonal availability.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 2mg

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