Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the heart of British comfort food! The Luxury Mincemeat Queen of Puddings is not just a dessert - it's a decadent masterpiece that combines the rich tradition of classic British puddings with an irresistible blend of flavors and textures. Imagine a silky custard base studded with festive mincemeat, topped with a layer of vibrant raspberry jam, and crowned with a cloud-like meringue that will make your dinner guests swoon. This isn't just a recipe; it's a show-stopping dessert that promises to elevate your culinary repertoire and create memories around the dining table.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 65 mins
Cuisine: British
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup mincemeat
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and butter a
- 5-liter baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, half of the sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat gently until the mixture is warm but not boiling, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light and pale. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the eggs, whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
- Fold the mincemeat and breadcrumbs into the custard mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in the preheated oven. Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes until the custard is set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Remove from the oven and spread the raspberry jam evenly across the top of the baked custard.
- Whisk the remaining sugar with egg whites to create a light meringue topping. Spread the meringue over the jam layer, creating decorative peaks with the back of a spoon.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the meringue is golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
Tips
- • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to help create a smooth, lump-free custard. • When adding the warm milk to eggs, pour slowly and whisk constantly to prevent scrambling. • Use a deep, buttered baking dish to allow proper setting of the custard. • Check the custard at 30 minutes - it should be set but still have a gentle wobble in the center. • For a picture-perfect meringue topping, use a piping bag or create decorative peaks with the back of a spoon. • Watch the meringue carefully in the final baking stage to achieve a golden-brown color without burning. • Let the pudding rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to settle and flavors to meld. • Serve warm with an extra dusting of powdered sugar for a truly luxurious presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 320kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 120mg
