Almost Summer Pudding Recipe
- 2 pounds washed, hulled, and quartered strawberries
- 1 pound raspberries
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- 10 (3/4-inch-thick) slices brioche, crusts removed
- Chilled whipped cream, for serving
- Combine berries, sugar, and orange liqueur in a large, nonreactive bowl and stir to coat the fruit.
- Let rest at room temperature, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, so the mixture releases its juices.
- Meanwhile, butter a 1-quart bowl and line it with enough plastic wrap so at least 6 inches is hanging off on all sides.
- Press the plastic wrap into the bowl so there are no air bubbles.
- Line the inside of the prepared bowl with brioche slices, cutting them as necessary to fit snugly.
- (You may have to overlap the slices, and you should have a few left over to cover berries.)
- Set aside.
- Once the fruit has rested, pour the berries and juices into the brioche-lined bowl, pressing down so they all fit.
- Top with remaining brioche, taking care to cover exposed berries.
- Press firmly on the top bread pieces to flatten them and push the juices into the bread.
- Cover the bread with the overhanging plastic wrap and place a plate (small enough to fit just inside the bowl) on top.
- Put 6 to 7 pounds of weight on the plate (large cans of tomatoes work well), and place the bowl in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- To unmold the pudding, remove the plate, unwrap the plastic, invert the bowl onto a serving platter, and lift off the bowl.
- Remove the plastic wrap and serve the pudding sliced, with whipped cream and additional berries if desired.
strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, granulated sugar, orange liqueur, whipped cream
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/almost-summer-pudding-11584 (may not work)