The Southern Berks News

Pudding so good, you’ll want seconds

- By Jim Bailey The Yankee Chef Jim Bailey is a third-generation chef, food columnist, cookbook author and food historian. Bailey lives in Maine with his wife and four children.

Just enough for two people, yet if I were you, I would double it because one serving just ain’t gonna cut it!

Blueberry Lemon ‘Custard’ Pudding INGREDIENT­S

1/3 cup frozen blueberrie­s, thawed 1 egg 1½ tablespoon­s sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon lemon juice ¼ teaspoon grated lemon zest Meringue: 1 white 1 tablespoon sugar

INSTRUCTIO­NS

Place blueberrie­s, with all accumulati­ng juice from thawing (which should be about 3 tablespoon­s), egg, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest in a blender or food processor. Puree until as smooth as possible. Strain through a wire sieve into a medium saucepan. Place pan over medium heat and bring to scalding while whisking frequently. You will notice it thickening quite a bit.

Remove and pour into 2 oven safe, individual serving dishes. Cover and refrigerat­e until completely cooled.

When ready, preheat broiler, making sure the rack is on its lowest shelf.

Beat the egg white until soft peaks form with an electric mixer. Add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Either dollop, spoon or pipe equal amounts of meringue on top of each pudding cup.

Place under broiler for just a couple minutes, until as browned as desired. Carefully remove and serve immediatel­y.

 ?? PHOTO BY JIM BAILEY ?? A dish of Blueberry Lemon ‘Custard’ Pudding is shown.
PHOTO BY JIM BAILEY A dish of Blueberry Lemon ‘Custard’ Pudding is shown.

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