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Queen of Puddings

15 March 2022 by Dominic Franks

Queen of Puddings

This Queen of Puddings is one of two recipes I’m making for my good friend Richie who runs a wonderful pub called The Red Lion Inn. It’s in the lovelly village of Raithby not far from us here in Belleau.  He has honoured me by asking if I’d like to have one of my puddings featured on his Spring / Summer menu!

I’m unbelievably touched by this offer and also a little nervous.  One of my puds on a restaurant menu!  Imagine that.  He’s asked me for something classic and British and suggested either a Queen of Puddings or an Apple Charlotte, both of which I’ve never made, so I’m testing a few recipes.

Queen of Puddings

The Recipe

This recipe is inspired by one by Jamie Oliver.  I did quite a bit of research into the Queen of Puddings and it’s amazing how many versions there and how complicated some people make it.  The reason I liked the Jamie Oliver one is because it felt classic and simple which I expect the original was.  You could of course make it all fancy by piping on the meringue or making your own jam or even a nice tart fruit compote would be nice but I like the use of jam here.  It feels very 60’s and very real.

  • 25g butter
  • 185ml milk
  • 100ml single cream
  • 100g sugar
  • 85g fresh white breadcrumbs
  • 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. I’m using 4 ramekin pots but this would work just as well in a larger oven-proof dish.

Place the butter, milk, cream and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a saucepan over a low heat and bring almost to the boil, stirring occasionally.

Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl and pour over the hot milk mixture. Allow to soak for 15 minutes.

Separate the egg yolks and whites, and lightly beat the yolks.

Stir the lemon zest and juice into the soaked bread mixture, then add the beaten egg yolks.

Pour into the pie dish and bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until firmly set.

Remove and allow to cool, leaving the oven on.

Lightly warm the jam in a pan, then spread it evenly over the pudding.

For the meringue topping, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Then gradually add the remaining sugar and whisk until smooth and glossy.

Spread the meringue over the jam and return the pudding to the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned on top. Serve the pudding hot, with cream.

Queen of Puddings

For more classic pudding recipes, check these out on Dom in the Kitchen.

Eat and of course, enjoy!

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  1. Denise Tyrrell says

    15 March 2022 at 11:42 pm

    What an honour! Pudding sounds perfect

  2. Celia says

    16 March 2022 at 6:58 am

    I’d definitely choose that from a menu! My Gran used to make Queen of Puddings, it was my favourite. I’ve made the JO version and I think cut down the sugar in the eggy bready base. Will definitely make your version x

    • Dominic Franks says

      16 March 2022 at 10:05 am

      Thanks… it’s such a classic although we never ate it when we were kids so lucky you!

  3. Jean says

    23 March 2022 at 8:48 am

    Gorgeous! It’s one of those almost forgotten puddings, now coming back into fashion (I hope). I love it, thanks for the recipe and congratulations on getting your food publicly acclaimed!

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