Description
Silky lemon pudding from Jamie Oliver melts with a magical self-saucing surprise underneath its golden surface. Creamy citrus comfort whisks diners through a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor down to the last tangy spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs, separated
- 50g (1.8 oz) plain flour, sifted
- 250ml (8.5 fluid ounces) milk
- 100ml (3.4 fluid ounces) lemon juice (include juice from the zested lemon)
Sugar and Fats:
- 200g (7 oz) golden caster sugar
- 50g (1.8 oz) butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing and Serving:
- 1 lemon, zested
- Icing sugar for dusting
- Double pouring cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) with the fan setting at 160 degrees Celsius, or gas mark 4.
- In a food processor, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and fresh lemon zest until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate lemon juice, egg yolks, all-purpose flour, whole milk, and pure vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, blending until a smooth, homogeneous batter forms.
- Generously grease an ovenproof ceramic or glass dish with unsalted butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Carefully pour the prepared lemon batter into the buttered dish, creating an even surface.
- Position the filled dish inside a larger baking tray, then fill the outer tray with hot water until it reaches approximately halfway up the sides of the inner dish, creating a water bath.
- Transfer the water bath setup to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a delicate golden-brown surface that indicates the dessert is perfectly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm, optionally accompanied by a dollop of freshly whipped cream.
Notes
- Whip up this magical dessert that creates its own tangy sauce during baking, surprising everyone at the table.
- Fresh, zesty lemons are the secret weapon for maximum flavor intensity in this transformative pudding.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth blending and help achieve a light, tender cake texture.
- Ceramic dishes distribute heat evenly, preventing burning and creating the perfect self-saucing result.
- Serve immediately to experience the luxurious warm sauce and soft pudding at its absolute peak of deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg