Description
Zesty Jamie Oliver’s lemon pudding delivers a sunshine-soaked dessert that dances between tangy and sweet. Creamy, comforting layers melt effortlessly, inviting you to savor each spoonful of Mediterranean-inspired delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 55 g (1/2 cup) self-raising flour
- 285 ml (1 1/4 cups) milk
Sweeteners and Fats:
- 115 g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 55 g (1/4 cup) butter, plus extra for greasing
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 lemon, zest and juice (about 3 tablespoons juice)
Instructions
- Prepare a buttered ovenproof dish approximately 1.5 liters in capacity, positioning it within a roasting tin filled with water reaching one-third up the dish’s sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and sugar, gently grating lemon zest into the mixture, then cream until the texture becomes light and airy.
- Carefully separate egg yolks from whites, gradually incorporating the yolks and flour into the butter mixture, ensuring smooth blending without forming lumps.
- Pour in milk and freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Using a clean bowl, vigorously whisk egg whites until they form stiff, glossy peaks that hold their shape when the whisk is lifted.
- Delicately fold the whisked egg whites into the existing mixture, maintaining the airiness and avoiding deflation of the whites.
- Transfer the complete mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface gently.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for approximately 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a spongy, set texture that indicates perfect doneness.
Notes
- Egg White Whisking Technique Achieve perfectly stiff peaks by ensuring your bowl is completely clean and dry, as any trace of fat can prevent proper whipping.
- Water Bath Magic Create a consistent, gentle heat by using a water bath, which helps the pudding cook evenly and develop a smooth, custardy texture.
- Lemon Zest Boost Grate the lemon zest directly into the butter and sugar to release maximum essential oils and enhance the citrusy flavor throughout the dessert.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap wheat flour with a gluten-free alternative like almond flour or a commercial gluten-free blend to make this dessert suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg