Blackberry Queen Of Pudding Pots Recipes

BLACKBERRY QUEEN OF PUDDING POTS

Steps:

• Grease 6 large individual ramekins (about 300ml each) and heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Bring the milk, lemon zest and butter to the boil, then turn off the heat. Beat the egg yolks with 100g of the sugar, then strain the hot milk over the egg yolks, beating constantly. Pour this custard into a jug.
• Push the brioche into the ramekins so they are half-full. Pour the custard equally over the brioche, place the ramekins on a baking tray, then bake for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, bubble the jam with the blackberries for 6-8 mins in a shallow pan until they start to soften, then turn off the heat. When the brioche has a few mins left in the oven, whisk the egg whites in a very clean bowl until they form peaks. Gradually add the remaining 100g sugar and continue to whisk until peaky again.
• When the brioche is golden and puffed up, spoon over the blackberries, then top with swirls of egg white. Scatter each with a little more sugar, then bake for 15 mins until golden. Leave to cool slightly before enjoying while still warm.

QUEEN OF PUDDING CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm square baking tin. Whisk together the butter, sugar, eggs, flour and custard powder until well combined and fluffy. Spread into the tin and bake for 25-30 mins until golden and risen. Cool in the tin.
• Remove cooled cake from tin and spread with the jam. Trim the edges, then cut into 16 squares. Add a meringue to each just before serving.

BLACKBERRY PUDDING

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and mix well.
• Sift dry ingredients together and add alternatively with milk to the first mixture.
• Add berries, taking caution not to crush them.
• Steam in a well-greased 2 quart mold for two hours.
• Serve with sweetened cream flavored with vanilla extract.

QUEEN OF PUDDINGS - BAKED RASPBERRY AND MERINGUE PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 160C/310F/Gas 2.
• For the pudding base, pour the milk and cream into a pan and add the split vanilla pod. Bring slowly to the boil over a medium heat.
• Place the sugar into a large bowl with the egg yolks and whisk until the mixture is light and creamy.
• Slowly pour the egg mixture into the hot milk and cream, whisking all the time, then add the breadcrumbs and lemon zest.
• Half-fill a roasting tin with boiling water to make a bain-marie. Pour the pudding mixture into individual ramekins, or one large oven-proof baking dish and place them into the bain-marie.
• Place the bain-marie in the centre of the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the pudding or puddings are almost set, but still slightly wobbly in the centre.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Increase the oven temperature to 190C/375F/Gas 5.
• For the meringue topping, place the egg whites into a large clean bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed. Gradually whisk in the caster sugar, a tablespoonful at a time.
• Place the jam into a small pan over a low heat and gently melt. Spread the jam over the top of the puddings, then cover the puddings completely with the meringue mixture.
• Sprinkle with the icing sugar and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is crisp and lightly browned.
• To serve, remove from the oven and serve immediately.

BLACKCURRANT QUEEN OF PUDDINGS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Put the milk in a saucepan and bring to the boil with the vanilla seeds, sugar and lemon zest. Put the breadcrumbs in a large bowl, and pour over the hot milk. Leave to stand for 10 mins to cool slightly.
• Stir through the butter. Once melted, stir in the yolks. Divide between six ovenproof serving dishes and bake for 12 mins or until just set. Can be made a few hours ahead and chilled. Remove from the oven and spread the compote over the base.
• Put the egg whites in a tabletop mixer, or a large bowl with an electric whisk and start to whisk. Once the whites are holding their shape, add the vinegar and two-thirds of the sugar, give it 30 secs to work in, then add the remaining sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form. Spoon the mixture into piping bags with your choice of nozzle, then pipe between the dishes and bake for 10 mins until golden. Serve straight away.