Description
Jamie Oliver’s Self Saucing Lemon Pudding is a luscious British dessert featuring a light, fluffy lemon sponge with a tangy, saucy lemon base. This comforting pudding is baked in a water bath to create a delicate texture, perfect served warm with cream or ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding
- 100g unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
- 150g caster sugar
- 3 large free-range eggs (separated)
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 50g plain flour
- 300ml whole milk
- A pinch of salt
For Serving (Optional)
- Icing sugar (for dusting)
- Cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a medium-sized baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and caster sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a well-aerated base for the pudding.
- Add Egg Yolks and Lemon: Incorporate the egg yolks one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice to infuse the batter with zesty flavor.
- Fold in Flour and Milk: Gently fold the plain flour into the mixture, then gradually add the whole milk, stirring carefully until the batter is smooth and combined.
- Whisk Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, creating a light and airy texture.
- Combine Mixtures: Carefully fold the stiff egg whites into the lemon batter, being gentle to avoid deflating the egg whites, to keep the pudding light and fluffy.
- Prepare Water Bath: Pour the batter into the greased baking dish. Place the dish into a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan halfway with hot water to create a water bath, which ensures gentle, even cooking.
- Bake: Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes until the pudding top is lightly golden and set, while the bottom remains soft and saucy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pudding from the oven and let it cool slightly. Dust the top with icing sugar if desired and serve warm, optionally accompanied by cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Serve warm with cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance the pudding’s richness.
- For a tangier flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter.
- Ensure egg whites are whisked to stiff peaks for the best fluffy texture.
- The water bath is essential to cook the pudding evenly and keep it saucy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
