Description
A stunning dome of syrup-soaked summer berries layered with soft bread and topped with floral-infused whipped cream—this chilled English dessert is both rustic and refined, bursting with fresh seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
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- For the Pudding:
- 1 loaf of day-old white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 5 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Meadowsweet Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon meadowsweet syrup (or floral honey if unavailable)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Topping:
- Additional fresh berries
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine berries, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until the berries release juices but still hold shape. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Line a medium-sized bowl with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over the edges.
- Cut bread slices to fit the base and sides of the bowl, gently pressing them in to create a seamless lining.
- Spoon half the berry mixture into the bowl, add another layer of bread, then the remaining berries. Finish with a final bread layer to seal.
- Fold plastic wrap over the top. Place a plate and a weight (like a can or jar) on top to compress. Refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
- Before serving, whip the cream, meadowsweet syrup, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Invert the pudding onto a white serving plate and gently remove the plastic wrap.
- Top with a generous spoonful of whipped meadowsweet cream and garnish with extra fresh berries and mint.
Notes
- Use a mix of berries for best flavor and color variation.
- Day-old bread absorbs berry juice more effectively without falling apart.
- Meadowsweet syrup adds a floral note—use floral honey as a substitute if unavailable.
- This dessert improves in texture and flavor with overnight chilling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
