English Summer Pudding

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 5

Scrumptious English Summer Pudding recipe with Fresh Berries

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

6 hours 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/4 cups sugar
	juice and peel of 1 lemon
	1 lb strawberry , washed and hulled if large , cut in half lengthwise
	1/2 lb blackberry , washed
	1/2 lb blueberries , washed
	3/4 lb raspberries
	15 -20 slices white bread , very thin such as pepperidge farm crusts trimmed
	2 cups freshly whipped cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

367

Sugar

49g

Fat

English Summer Pudding is a classic British dessert made with fresh berries and bread. The berries are cooked down into a sweet sauce and layered with bread in a bowl, then left to set in the refrigerator. The end result is a beautiful summertime dessert with a bright, colorful appearance. Not only is this dessert easy to make, but it is also a great way to use up leftover bread. It can be served with a dollop of freshly whipped cream and enjoyed on a warm summer day with family and friends.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, heat sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until sugar has dissolved.
2.	Add in half of the strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
3.	Stir until the berries have broken down and created a sauce. Remove from heat and stir in remaining berries.
4.	Cut crusts off slices of bread and line the bottom and sides of a large bowl with the bread.
5.	Spoon berry mixture into the bread-lined bowl, pressing down to fill all the gaps.
6.	Top with another layer of bread and then spoon more berry mixture on top. Repeat until the bowl is full, using remaining bread and berries to create multiple layers.
7.	Put a plate on top of the pudding and weigh it down with a can. Place in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
8.	When ready to serve, turn the bowl over onto a plate and remove the pudding. Serve with freshly whipped cream.

PROS

This English Summer Pudding is a beautiful and colorful dessert filled with fresh berries.
It is easy to make and perfect for summertime gatherings.

CONS

This dessert can be quite sweet, so it is best served in small portions.
Using too much bread can also make it dry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pudding is a great way to enjoy fresh berries while getting a good dose of vitamins and antioxidants.
Raspberries and blackberries, for example, are high in fiber and vitamin C which can help support a healthy immune system.