Summer berry pudding

Indulge in the sweet taste of summer with this delightful summer berry pudding! Fresh berries, such as raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries, are layered with slices of soft white bread and lightly sweetened. As the pudding sets, the bread soaks up the vibrant berry juices, creating a luscious and refreshing dessert. Serve slices of this summer berry pudding with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a deliciously fruity treat that's perfect for warm summer days!

1 1/2 cups plain flour
3 tsp baking powder
2 tbs caster sugar
1 free-range egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
250g punnet strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
2 tbs butter, to pan-fry
2 tbs vegetable oil, to pan-fry
Icing sugar, for dusting

Strawberry salsa:
250g punnet strawberries, hulled and sliced
2 tbs fresh orange juice
1 tbs caster sugar

STEP 1 Lightly grease a 7-cup pudding dish and line the base with a circle of baking paper. Line the base and sides with bread, pressing bread to seal and fill any gaps with pieces of bread.

STEP 2 Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When boiling, add strawberries and cook for 1 minute. Gently stir in blueberries and raspberries and cook for 1–2 minutes until glossy. Drain berries in a sieve over a large bowl to catch berry juices.

STEP 3 Spoon drained berries into prepared dish and gently press to smooth surface. Turn bread edges over berries, and top with remaining bread to cover and seal berries. Reserve 2⁄3 cup berry juices and evenly drizzle remaining juice over pudding. Cover with a circle of baking paper. Line with a tight fitting plate or cake tin, top with heavy canned food (or similar weights) and refrigerate overnight. Refrigerate reserved berry juice in an airtight container until ready to serve.

STEP 4 To serve, carefully run a blunt knife around edge of pudding and turn out onto a serving plate. Drizzle with reserved berry juices. Decorate with extra berries and serve with thick cream.

Nutritional Facts

Strawberry: High in vitamins C and manganese; supports immune health and skin health. Rich in antioxidants like anthocyanins and ellagic acid; promotes heart health and may reduce inflammation. Contains dietary fiber; supports digestive health. Provides essential nutrients like folate and potassium; promotes overall well-being.

Tips and Tricks

Summer Berry Pudding: Choose a variety of ripe summer berries for a delicious pudding. Layer berries with bread and let them soak until juicy and flavorful for a refreshing and satisfying dessert.