Queen of puddings

Name: Queen of puddings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 400 g (12¾ oz) raspberries or strawberries; lemon juice, to taste; 400 g (12¾ oz) raspberries or strawberries; 85 g (2¾ oz) unsalted butter; icing sugar, to taste; icing sugar, for dusting; 95 g (3¼ oz) raspberry jam; 4 egg whites; 160 g (5¼ oz) caster sugar; finely grated rind of 1 lemon; 150 g (5 oz) fresh bread or cake crumbs; 150 g (5 oz) fresh bread or cake crumbs; 95 g (3¼ oz) fresh strawberries, quartered; 95 g (3¼ oz) fresh blueberries; 6 egg yolks; 95 g (3¼ oz) fresh raspberries

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
1 hr

Appears in

Puddings

By Le Cordon Bleu

Published 2000

About

A classic English pudding that dates back to the nineteenth century, the Queen of puddings is created from layers of smooth custard, soft red fruit and jam, topped with a crisp crown of meringue.

Ingredients

Fruit Puree

400 g (12¾ oz) raspberries or strawberries
lemon juice, to taste

Europe
United Kingdom
Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to moderate 180°C (350°F/Gas 4). Brush a shallow 25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inch) ovenproof dish with melted butter.
To make the fruit purée, place the raspberries or strawberries in a blender or food processor and process. Add lemon juice and