Traditional English pudding with luscious berries.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Servings: 10
Ingredients
10-15thin sliceswhite breadcrusts removed
1/2c.frozen apple juice concentratethawed
1 1/2c.Fresh raspberries
1 1/2c.fresh red currantsor other berry
2c.fresh strawberrieshulled, quartered if large
1/2c.fresh cranberries
1c.fresh blueberries
1tsp.powdered gelatin
2T.cold water
1c.cold heavy creamoptional
Instructions
The day before you plan to serve the pudding, line a 2 quart mixing bowl with plastic wrap. Line the plastic wrap with thin white bread slices, trimming to fit so that the pieces fit together neatly. Save enough bread to cover the top of the pudding.
In a saucepan, combine the apple juice concentrate and all the berries. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the strawberries begin to soften, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat immediately.
Dissolve the gelatin in cold water, stirring constantly, then add the mixture to the berries, stir to combine. Spoon berry mixture into the bread-lined bowl. Cover with remaining bread slices, cover the bowl with more plastic wrap, and slightly weight it down with a plate. Chill overnight.
When ready to serve, whip the cream with an electric mixer at high speed until it forms soft peaks. Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and remove the plastic wrap. Carefully turn the pudding out onto a platter, remove the bowl and the plastic wrap. Serve in slices, topped with whipped cream and fresh berries