Berry Rhubarb Summer Pudding Recipes

RHUBARB STRAWBERRY SUMMER PUDDING

Steps:

• In medium sized saucepan, stir together rhubarb, strawberries, sugar and lemon zest.
• Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes.
• Set aside.
• For each of six 3/4 cup capacity ramekins or custard cups, cut a circle of bread the same diameter as the bottom of the ramekin.
• Place a bread circle in the bottom of each ramekin.
• Cut 9 slices of the bread in half lengthwise and fit the strips horizontally around the inside of each ramekin, using 2 1/2 or 3 strips for each one and trimming to fit.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup of the rhubarb mixture into each of the lined ramekins, filling them to the top.
• Cut circles from the remaining bread slices to fit the tops of the ramekins; place over the fruit.
• Wrap each pudding in plastic and set three of them on a plate.
• Stack the other three puddings on top of them.
• Set something small, round and heavy on top of each pudding stack to weigh it down.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• To serve, remove weights and unwrap the ramekins.
• Run a small knife around the inside edge of each one and invert onto dessert plates.
• Garnish with red currants, strawberries or mint.
• Serves 6.
• 170 calories per serving.
• Eating Well.

FINNISH RHUBARB BERRY PUDDING

Steps:

• In a saucepan over low heat, bring the rhubarb, sugar, and 2 cups of water to a boil. Simmer until rhubarb is soft.
• Mash the berries and add to the rhubarb. Add the rest of the water. Bring to a boil again and remove from heat.
• Mix the cornstarch and a bit of water separately. Add to the saucepan and let simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Serve with a bit of granulated sugar sprinkled on top.