On 26 Jul 2011 00:32:36 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>This is the dessert I made for our 4th of July cookout...
>
>English Summer Pudding
>(adapted from an old English recipe given to me by a friend)
>
> 1 brioche loaf
> 1 pound, 2 ounces blueberries
> 1 pound, 2 ounces raspberries
> 1 pound, 2 ounces blackberries
> superfine sugar, if needed
> 1-1/3 cup apple juice
> 1/4 cup port or sherry
> 16 ounces clotted cream (preferable) or whipped cream
>
> Large glass bowl
>
>Wash the berries and put two thirds of them in a large mixing bowl
>with the apple juice and port. (If you feel the berries are too
>tart, sweeten with sugar to taste.)
>
>Stir the fruit through the juice a few times.
>
>Slice the brioche into thin slices, enough to layer the glass bowl 3
>times.
>
>Lay a third of the brioche slices in the glass bowl then cover with
>half the berries and spoon a third of the juice over them.
>
>Repeat this process again to create the second layer and then cover
>the fruit with the final layer of brioche and the last third of the
>juice.
>
>Cover the top with the cream and top the cream with the berries that
>have been kept aside.
>
>Chill till ready to serve (the pudding should be well-chilled before
>serving) and then dust with confectioners sugar.
>
>To serve, use a large spoon to cut down through all the layers,
>spooning portions into deep dessert plates or bowls.
>
>Enjoy!

That looks great. Will save it.

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Susan N.

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