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Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal493
  • fat17g
  • saturates8g
  • carbs78g
  • sugars63g
  • fibre3g
  • protein12g
  • salt0.68g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Grease 6 large individual ramekins (about 300ml each) and heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Bring the milk, lemon zest and butter to the boil, then turn off the heat. Beat the egg yolks with 100g of the sugar, then strain the hot milk over the egg yolks, beating constantly. Pour this custard into a jug.

  • step 2

    Push the brioche into the ramekins so they are half-full. Pour the custard equally over the brioche, place the ramekins on a baking tray, then bake for 20 mins.

  • step 3

    Meanwhile, bubble the jam with the blackberries for 6-8 mins in a shallow pan until they start to soften, then turn off the heat. When the brioche has a few mins left in the oven, whisk the egg whites in a very clean bowl until they form peaks. Gradually add the remaining 100g sugar and continue to whisk until peaky again.

  • step 4

    When the brioche is golden and puffed up, spoon over the blackberries, then top with swirls of egg white. Scatter each with a little more sugar, then bake for 15 mins until golden. Leave to cool slightly before enjoying while still warm.

RECIPE TIPS
BLACKBERRY ETON MESS FOR 2

For a quick dessert, lighty crush 250g blackberries with 25g caster sugar and set aside. Whisk 300ml double cream with 25g caster sugar, then fold in the blackberries and 2 crushed shop-bought meringues.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2009

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A star rating of 4 out of 5.5 ratings

gooniechris

What a super recipe. I wouldn't rate is as 'easy' as there are a few processes to do. Being frugal, I used ordinary bread and skimmed milk and the results were outstanding. One of the best puddings I've ever done! Can't rate highly enough.

Jillb245

A star rating of 5 out of 5.

I just made this with blackberries I'd picked from the garden this afternoon. I halved the recipe for the 2 of us, cooked it in a single dish instead of 2 small ones, and let the brioche soak up the custard for about 15 minutes, as with a normal queen of puddings, before putting it in the oven. It…

cousinrita

I made this tonight with blackberries i'd picked and frozen and it was absolutely delicious. I let the brioche sit in the custard for 5 mins as advised above before putting in oven and made it in one big dish. It was actually pretty easy to do and i could make it stages so i just added berries and…

mgordon

I picked loads of blackberries from the garden. I cheated on the custard and purchased the ready made vanilla custard as it is not easy to find vanilla pods. Pour a tiny amount of brandy and blackberry juice over the brioche before adding the custard. Leave for 20 minutes before putting in the…

kerry1984

i found the puddings really simple to make. They were delicious.

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