Bakewell Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14

Traditional British Bakewell Pudding recipe for dessert lovers

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

467

Sugar

31g

Fat

32g

Bakewell Pudding is a traditional dessert that originated in the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England. It is believed to have been created by accident when a cook misunderstood instructions and combined the ingredients for a jam tart with those of a custard tart, resulting in the first-ever Bakewell Pudding. It quickly became popular throughout Britain and remains a favorite dessert to this day. This version of the recipe uses puff pastry for a flaky, buttery crust and ground almonds for a rich, nutty flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and place it into a 9-inch tart tin.
3.	Spread the raspberry or strawberry jam onto the pastry.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix together the ground almonds, caster sugar, butter, eggs, and almond extract.
5.	Pour the mixture over the jam layer.
6.	Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and set.

PROS

Bakewell Pudding is a classic British dessert that has a deliciously sweet raspberry (or strawberry) flavor with a flaky, buttery crust.

It’s quick and easy to make with simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.

CONS

While this dessert is undoubtedly delicious, it is not particularly healthy and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It is high in calories, sugar, and fat, so it is not recommended for those watching their weight or sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dessert does not offer any significant health benefits and should be enjoyed as an occasional indulgence.
The ground almonds in the recipe provide some protein and healthy fats, but they are balanced out by the high sugar content.

	8 ounces puff pastry
	4 tablespoons raspberry jam or 4 tablespoons strawberry jam
	1/4 lb ground almonds
	1/4 lb caster sugar
	2 ounces butter , softened
	3 eggs , beaten
	1/4 teaspoon almond extract