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Queen of Puddings Recipe

Queen of Puddings Recipe is a traditional British dessert with 3 delicious layers: the base is a bread custard, the middle layer is jam, and the topping is made with fluffy meringues. Such a simple dessert to make, but so amazing, this has been a family-favourite pudding for hundreds of years now.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time32 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 12 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 284kcal

Ingredients

For the custard base

  • 600 ml full-fat milk
  • 30 g butter
  • 150 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 egg yolks

For the middle layer

  • 200 g raspberry jam

For the meringue topping

  • 3 egg whites
  • a pinch of salt
  • 60 g granulated sugar

Instructions

  • To make the custard base, bring the milk to a boil, remove from the heat, add the butter, lemon extract and breadcrumbs, and mix well.
  • Leave to cool, then add the egg yolks, and mix again.
  • Transfer the mixture to an oven-proof dish, and bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 25 minutes or until the custard is set.
  • Heat up the jam to make it easier to spread, and spread it over the baked base.
  • For the meringue, add the egg whites to a bowl, and add a pinch of salt too.
  • Beat with an electric mixer until it forms soft peaks, then add the sugar gradually, beating well until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Pipe the meringue over the jam, and return to the oven for a further 7 minutes, until it meringue is golden and set.
  • Leave to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • If you'd like to see the measurements in CUPS and OUNCES, please click on the US CUSTOMARY link.
  • The amount of ingredients can be adjusted according to the number of servings you need, please click on the number of servings to change it.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg