Best 3 Queen Of Puddings Baked Raspberry And Meringue Pudding Recipes
Indulge in the delightful Queen of Puddings, a classic British dessert that combines the richness of bread and butter pudding with a luscious raspberry and meringue topping. This iconic dish features layers of soft, pillowy bread smothered in a creamy custard, topped with a vibrant raspberry compote and a fluffy meringue that adds a touch of sweetness and a delightful texture. Discover the secrets to creating this timeless dessert with our collection of Queen of Puddings recipes, ranging from traditional to modern variations. Whether you prefer a boozy bread and butter pudding infused with sherry or a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions, our recipes offer something for every palate and occasion.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
QUEEN OF PUDDINGS
The aptly named Queen of Puddings dates to the seventeenth century,but food historians speculate that its moniker came hundreds of years later, in honor of Queen Victoria. It's a pudding deluxe, consisting of a custardy bread base topped with jam (ours is black currant) and a billowy layer of golden-tan meringue.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Puddings & Custards Bread Pudding Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter six 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-cup oval gratin dishes; set aside.
- Bring milk, butter, 1/2 cup sugar, the zest, and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Add bread; remove from heat. Let stand, stirring often, 30 minutes.
- Stir in yolks. Divide evenly among prepared dishes. Bake until just set, about 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees.
- Heat jam in a small saucepan until thin. Spread over tops of puddings.
- Put egg whites and remaining 1/2 cup sugar into the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk until sugar has dissolved and whites are warm, about 2 minutes. Attach bowl to mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until medium peaks form. Mound meringue over puddings, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Bake until meringue is golden all over and puddings are heated through, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
QUEEN OF PUDDINGS - BAKED RASPBERRY AND MERINGUE PUDDING
This is probably one of the lightest and most mouth-watering puddings ever invented. This delightful old fashioned British "Pud" consists of layers of baked custard, raspberry jam and is finished with clouds of light, fluffy meringue - truly a Queen in the pudding world. It is a quintessential Nursery dessert, something that Nanny would rustle up for her young charges in the nursery. My mum would often make this for Sunday high tea, and we all loved it. I often use brioche crumbs for a richer custard base, but any white bread crumbs will be fine. There are numerous recipes for this classic dessert; this recipe is by James Martin, one of my favourite British chefs.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 Queen of Puddings, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
MARY BERRY'S QUEEN OF PUDDINGS
Mary Berry's step-by-step recipe for this retro British pudding of custard, cake and jam topped with soft, chewy meringue. You will need a 1.4L/2½pt oval ovenproof dish that will fit inside a roasting tin.
Provided by Mary Berry
Categories Desserts
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3 and grease a 1.4 litre/2½ pint shallow ovenproof dish (one that will fit into a roasting tin) with butter.
- For the base, very gently warm the milk in a small saucepan. Add the butter, lemon zest and the 50g/2oz of sugar, stir until dissolved.
- Lightly whisk the egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly pour the warm milk into the eggs, while whisking.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the base of the buttered dish and pour over the custard. Leave to stand for about 15 minutes, so the breadcrumbs absorb the liquid.
- Carefully transfer the dish to a roasting tin and fill the tin halfway with hot water. Bake the custard in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until the custard has set. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool a little.
- Meanwhile, put the mixed summer fruits into a pan and warm over a gentle heat. Once they've softened and released their juice, add the sugar and cook for a further three minutes.
- Heat gently until you have a jam-like consistency. If you are using frozen berries they will release more liquid so you might need to cook for longer to thicken to the right jam consistency.
- Whisk the egg whites using an electric hand whisk on full speed until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed. Add the remaining 175g/6oz sugar a teaspoon at a time, still whisking on maximum speed until the mixture is stiff and shiny. Transfer the meringue mixture to a piping bag.
- Spread 4-5 tablespoons of the fruit jam over the set custard, then pipe the meringue on top.
- Lower the oven temperature to 150C/130C Fan/Gas 2 and return the pudding to the oven (not in the roasting tin with water) for about 25-30 minutes until the meringue is pale golden all over and crisp. Serve at once with pouring cream.
Tips:
- Use fresh raspberries for the best flavor. If fresh raspberries are not available, frozen raspberries can be used.
- To make the meringue, be sure to use a clean bowl and whisk. Any grease or residue will prevent the meringue from forming stiff peaks.
- When folding the meringue into the raspberry mixture, be gentle so as not to deflate the meringue.
- Bake the pudding until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Serve the pudding warm or cold, with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Queen of Puddings is a classic British dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a delicious and elegant pudding that is sure to impress your guests. The combination of raspberries, meringue, and custard is simply irresistible. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy hosts. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to serve, be sure to give Queen of Puddings a try.
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