Summer Pudding

8 ingredients
17 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 small ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup sugar, more as needed
  • 3 cups raspberries
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 6 3/8-inch-thick slices brioche, lightly toasted
  • 23 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 1 tablespoon wildflower honey

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium saucepan, stir together nectarines, sugar and 1/3 cup water.
  2. 2
    Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3
    Fold in raspberries and blackberries and cook until juices are thickened, at least three minutes.
  4. 4
    Taste and add more sugar if necessary.
  5. 5
    Pour into a large bowl and let cool.
  6. 6
    Line an 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap.
  7. 7
    When fruit is cool, cover base of pan with layer of brioche, cutting it to fit.
  8. 8
    Spoon 1/3 of the fruit on top.
  9. 9
    Cover with layer of brioche.
  10. 10
    Repeat, ending with fruit.
  11. 11
    Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top, then another loaf pan containing 2 to 3 pounds of weights (soup cans work well).
  12. 12
    Chill overnight.
  13. 13
    When ready to serve, whisk together the creme fraiche, mascarpone and honey.
  14. 14
    Spoon into a serving bowl to be passed at the table.
  15. 15
    Remove weights, pan and top layer of plastic wrap from pudding.
  16. 16
    Unmold onto a serving plate with a lip so juices do not spill.
  17. 17
    Slice and serve.

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