SUMMER PUDDING WITH BLUEBERRIES AND RASPBERRIES

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A little easy preparation, plus time, yields a gorgeous old-fashioned English dessert that showcases summer berries in the most glorious way. The bread retains a bit of its texture and absorbs all the natural juices exuded by the berries for a cool, smooth intensity.

Categories     Dessert     Blueberry     Raspberry     Summer     Chill     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 unsliced rectangular loaf of brioche or good-quality firm white bread such as Pullman (1 pound), crusts discarded
4 cups blueberries (1 pound)
5 cups raspberries (18 ounces)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Equipment: a deep 2 1/2-quart bowl (preferably 8 inches in diameter across top and 3 inches across bottom); a platter with a lip
1 platter with a lip
Accompaniment: lemon verbena ice cream

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 14 (1/2-inch-thick) slices. Cut out a 3-inch round from 1 slice and put in bottom of bowl. Line side of bowl with 10 slices, overlapping them slightly.
  • Bring berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a boil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, then simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries collapse and release their juices, about 8 minutes. Spoon fruit into a sieve set over a bowl and let drain 15 minutes. Spoon drained fruit into bread-lined bowl (reserve juices) and cover completely with remaining bread, cutting bread to fit.
  • Pour juices evenly over bread, making sure all bread is saturated. Cover pudding directly with a piece of wax paper and place a 7-inch plate, upside down, on top of paper. Put a 1- to 1 1/2-pound weight (such as a large can) on plate and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Remove weight, plate, and wax paper and invert platter over bowl, then invert bowl onto platter. Carefully unmold.

Rajani Tamang
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This summer pudding is a great way to use up fresh berries. I love that it's a no-bake dessert, so it's perfect for hot summer days. The pudding is light and fluffy, and the berries add a pop of sweetness and tartness.


Md B2k
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This summer pudding is a delicious and refreshing dessert. The berries are sweet and juicy, and the pudding is light and creamy. I love that it's a no-bake dessert, so it's perfect for hot summer days.


Romesh Chanaka
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I've made this summer pudding several times and it's always a hit! The berries and pudding are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too.


Sk Shuvo
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This summer pudding is a great way to use up fresh berries. I love that it's a no-bake dessert, so it's perfect for hot summer days. The pudding is light and fluffy, and the berries add a pop of sweetness and tartness.


Twindogsinc Bro
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This summer pudding is my go-to dessert for potlucks and picnics. It's always a hit! The berries are always so fresh and juicy, and the pudding is light and fluffy. I love that it's a make-ahead dessert, too.


Moses Rebecca
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I've made this summer pudding several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The berries and pudding are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too.


Carey Baker
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I made this summer pudding for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The berries were sweet and juicy, and the pudding was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


tracey battle
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The summer pudding was delicious, although the texture of the pudding was a little denser than I prefer. I didn't have ripe enough berries, which may have contributed to the denser texture. The flavors were great, though, and my guests loved it.


femi
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I thought this summer pudding was just okay. It's fine, but there are definitely better summer pudding recipes out there. I wouldn't make this one again.


Taseer Khan
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This summer pudding was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Jessica Joice
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my summer pudding turned out a bit dry. The berries were still juicy, but the pudding itself was just a bit too firm. I think I'll try again with a different recipe.


Rebel Edits
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This summer pudding was a bit of a disappointment. The berries were tart and the pudding was bland. I think I'll stick to my usual summer pudding recipe.


ssekyanzi frank
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I'm a big fan of summer puddings, and this one is one of my favorites. The berries are always so juicy and flavorful, and the pudding itself is so light and fluffy. I love serving it with a dollop of whipped cream.


Love Papa
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This summer pudding is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a pop of sweetness. I love that it can be made ahead of time, too.


Ananta K.c
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I added a bit of lemon zest to the pudding, and it really brightened up the flavor. I also used a mixture of white and whole wheat flour, which gave the pudding a nice texture.


Farhad Elyasi
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I'm not much of a baker, but this summer pudding was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and I had no trouble following them. The pudding turned out beautifully, and it was a big hit with my family.


Mohammad Shahzaib
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This summer pudding was a delightful treat! The combination of blueberries and raspberries was perfect, and the pudding itself was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.