When life gives you a tray of juicy, sun-ripened stone fruits and a basket of fragrant Meyer lemons, it's time to whip up a delectable Meyer lemon bread pudding. This classic dessert combines the bright citrus notes of Meyer lemons with the tender sweetness of stone fruits, resulting in a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer apricots, peaches, plums, or nectarines, any stone fruit will complement the tangy lemon zest and fluffy bread cubes. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the best recipe for a Meyer lemon bread pudding with stone fruit, transforming your kitchen into an aromatic haven.
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LEMON BREAD PUDDING
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes. Spread out on a baking sheet to dry out for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Whisk together the half-and-half, eggs and lemon zest and juice. Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves. Put the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Pour the liquid over the bread. Let the bread soak up the liquid while you preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Bake until the crust is golden brown, 50 to 55 minutes. Let rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Serve warm with Bourbon Whipped Cream.
- Combine the heavy cream, sugar and bourbon in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer and begin mixing immediately on high speed until stiff, about 4 minutes.
MEYER LEMON AND BLACKBERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH MEYER LEMON WHIPPED CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the bread cubes on a large baking sheet in a single layer and toast until lightly golden brown on all sides, turning a few times, about 15 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Bring cream, 1 cup of sugar, and lemon zest, to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk together the eggs and yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the eggs and add the vanilla.
- Transfer the bread cubes to a 9 by 15-inch baking dish, pour the custard mixture over and press on the bread to submerge in the custard. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb more of the custard.
- Place the baking dish inside a larger roasting pan and fill the outer pan with warm water halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until puffed around the outside but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 45 minutes. Remove from the water bath and let rest at least 15 minutes before serving. Toss the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the blackberries. Serve bread pudding topped with macerated berries and Meyer Lemon Whipped Cream.
- Combine the heavy cream, sugar, juice, zest and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whip with a balloon whisk until soft peaks form.
DANDY® MEYER LEMON PUDDING CAKE
Although I have cooked with Meyer lemons, lately they've become my muse-my obsession; and I'm sorry I haven't given Meyer lemons as much attention as they deserve! I was a bit concerned because the recipe didn't indicate to use a bain-marie but the finished product didn't seem to require one. Here's a cake recipe I found recently online that uses this exquisite citrus fruit. Easy! From dudafresh.com. The question remains: Does one eat Meyer lemon pudding cake with a spoon or fork?
Provided by COOKGIRl
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
- Finely grate 3 teaspoons zest then squeeze 1/3 cup juice from the lemons; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl combine the dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, milk, butter, Meyer lemon zest and juice; add this mixture to the dry ingredients and combine.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until (soft peaks) form.
- Start by stirring one third of the egg whites into the batter to lighten, gently fold in the the remaining egg whites. Note: the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter into buttered baking pan and bake until golden 35-40 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- If desired, garnish the top of each serving with a dollop of real whipped cream and/or a few strands of zest and a whole mint leaf or lemon verbena leaf.
- Note: The consistency of this dessert is more pudding-like than cake-like. It will firm up slightly once it cools. I discovered it's best to let the cake sit for about 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven. Before serving, take a wet knife and run it around the edges of the pan to gently loosen the cake.
MEYER LEMON & BLACKBERRY BREAD PUDDING WITH MEYER LEMON WHIPPED CREAM
My sister made this for us last Thanksgiving. What a wonderful dessert and change from the normally served on this day. The Meyer lemon is a citrus fruit native to China thought to be a cross between a true lemon and either a mandarin or common orange. Meyer lemons are a little hard to find some places. If you are unable to find add about 1/2 C sugar to the recipe of both the Pudding and Whipped Cream.
Provided by Julia Miller @JewlesfromJules
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Place the bread cubes on a large baking sheet in a single layer and toast until lightly golden brown on all sides, turning a few times, about 15 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Bring cream, 1 cup of sugar, and lemon zest, to a simmer over medium heat. Whisk together the eggs and yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk the warm milk into the eggs and add the vanilla.
- Transfer the bread cubes to a 9 by 15-inch baking dish, pour the custard mixture over and press on the bread to submerge in the custard. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb more of the custard. Add ½ of the blackberries during this stage if desired or save all for a topping later with the whipped cream.
- Place the baking dish inside a larger roasting pan and fill the outer pan with warm water halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until puffed around the outside but still slightly jiggly in the center, about 45 minutes. Remove from the water bath and let rest at least 15 minutes before serving.
- To make whipped cream, combine the heavy cream, sugar, juice, zest and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whip with a balloon whisk until soft peaks form. Top pudding with dollops of cream and remainder of berries.
MEYER-LEMON PUDDING CAKE
The gift of a half dozen Meyer lemons sent me in search of new ways to use this special fruit. Much sweeter than the common lemon, it is akin to a Mandarin orange has an edible peel. Alas, my supply ran out before I had a chance to try this recipe from Bon Appetite. One day I will, but in the meantime I'm sharing it with my fellow cooking companions. Please note the cake calls for a chilling 2 hours to overnight. Makes this a great make ahead dessert for a dinner party or other occasion.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl beat the egg whites and 1/4 cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In a small bowl mix together the sugar and flour and set aside.
- In another bowl stir together the lemon juice, melted butter, and lemon zest. Add this to the flour mixture and stir well.
- In yet another bowl whisk the egg yolks and the buttermilk. Add to the lemon mixture and stir well. If you are using regular lemons, taste to be sure the mixture is sweet enough.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold the beaten egg whites into the lemon-egg yolk mixture.
- Butter and sugar 6 soufflé cups or ramekins and fill 3/4 full. Bake in a water bath until top feels slightly firm, about 40 minutes. Do not brown.
- Let cool to room temperature and then chill for 2 hours to overnight. The pudding cakes can be served in the ramekins with the cake on top, or inverted onto plates so that the pudding layer is on top.
- Whip cream and a teaspoon of the sugar together and set aside.
- To serve, garnish the chilled cakes with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle a little zest on top.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe fruit for the best flavor.
- If you don't have Meyer lemons, you can use regular lemons. Just add a little more sugar to taste.
- Be sure to soak the bread cubes in the milk mixture for at least 30 minutes. This will help them to absorb the liquid and become soft.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread pudding tough.
- Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to keep it moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
- Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Conclusion:
Meyer lemon bread pudding with stone fruit is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover bread and fruit, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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