Ingredients:
7 C mixed summer berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or strawberries)
½ C 2 T granulated sugar
¼ C water
12 slices white sandwich bread, crust removed
Juice of 1 lemon
Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt for serving
Direction:
1.) Prepare the mold: A day before you plan to serve the pudding spray a 9″ loaf pan with pan spray. Line with plastic film, making sure to press film neatly inside mold. Set aside. You may also use a 2 qt mixing bowl for a rounded shaped presentation.
2.) Make the pudding: Combine berries, sugar and ¼ C water in a medium sauce pan. Simmer over medium high heat until sugar is completely dissolved and berries have given up their juices. Stir in lemon juice.
3.) Pour ¼ C berry juice in the bottom of the prepared mold. Line the bottom of the pan with a single layer of bread. Cut the bread as needed to fit snuggly. * I like to use the best pieces for this layer because the dessert is served inverted, so the first layer in the pan will become the top of the dessert. Spoon 1/3 of berry mixture over bread slices. Smooth berries evenly over bread. Top with a second layer of bread and berries. Repeat until all berries have been used, ending with a layer of bread. Pour any extra juices evenly over the top of the assembled pudding. Cool and then wrap pan with plastic film. Place a weight on top of the pudding and refrigerate overnight.
4.) Plate and serve pudding: Unwrap pudding and turn over onto serving platter. Carefully remove plastic and slice and serve with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or frozen nonfat yogurt.
Mixed Summer Berry Pudding
Mixed Summer Berry PuddingThis recipe is a great way to use slightly over ripe berries. It’s a wonderful summer dessert that requires no time in the oven! It does need to set up overnight, so it requires a little planning, but it comes together quickly and can be made a day or two prior to serving. It’s perfect for summer entertaining because all that is needed when serving is just a dollop of whipped cream, ice cream or – my favorite – nonfat frozen yogurt.