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Summer Pudding


Recipe Information
Source:
Lisa

Serves/Makes:6 or more

Ingredients
  • 1 loaf homemade style white bread, such as challah or brioche, crusts removed
  • 6 cups (1425 ml) to 8 cups (1900 ml) assorted summer fruit, such as blueberries, strawberries, red currants, black currants, red or golden raspberries, and/or small plums, rinsed well and drained, large fruit (strawberries/plums) halved and quarters
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) to 1 cup (225 ml) sugar, depending on sweetness of fruit
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar (additional)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) ruby port or brandy
  • 1 pint heavy cream
Preparation
  • Line a large bowl (about 6 to 8 cups (1900 ml) capacity) with plastic wrap.
  • Cut the bread into diagonal halves and arrange them, puzzle-like, into the bottom and up the sides of the bowl.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the fruit, sweetening sugar and port and cook until the fruit is tender and beginning to burst, but still holds its shape, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Using a slotted spoon, spoon the fruit into the bread-lined bowl, and spoon most of the juices over the fruit.
  • Reserve the remaining cooking juices.
  • Top the fruit with a flat layer of the remaining bread, so that the fruit is completely covered.
  • Cover with the plastic wrap and place a plate over the top.
  • Add 2 heavy cans or a 2-pound weight to the plate and let sit at least 8 hours, or overnight, refrigerated.
  • In a large bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks just begin to form.
  • Add the 1/4-cup sugar and whip until almost stiff.
  • To serve, remove the weights and plate and unwrap.
  • Place a large serving plate on top of the bowl and gently invert.
  • Shake gently to release the pudding onto the plate and remove the plastic wrap.
  • Spoon the reserved fruit juices over the top and serve with sweetened whipped cream.
Comments
Courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2001.