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Queen Of Puddings, Bread Pudding with Meringue

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


Table of Content
A layer of meringue goes atop this before baking, to make a totally irresistible dessert that is to be served warm and fresh.
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
4 Mins
Total Time
14 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 large egg
1 cup fresh white bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp lemon rind
2 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
3 tbsp powdered sugar
3 tbsp orange marmalade
Method
- Separate the eggs in 2 separate bowls. Keep aside.
- Combine the milk and butter in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the fresh bread crumbs and mix well.
- Add the sugar, lemon zest and raisins and mix well. Keep aside to cool slightly.
- Once slightly cooled, add the egg yolk and mix gently.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites and powdered sugar till soft peaks form to get a meringue mixture.
- Spread the orange marmalade evenly over the baked mixture.
- Finally spread the meringue mixture evenly over it.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180ºc (360ºf) for 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 246 cal |
Protein | 6.2 g |
Carbohydrates | 32.4 g |
Fiber | 0.3 g |
Fat | 8.9 g |
Cholesterol | 18 mg |
Sodium | 43.9 mg |
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Sakshi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Pls tell alternate of egg

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sakshi, There is no alternative for egg in this recipe but, you can try another similar recipe that is eggless. https://www.tarladalal.com/Quick-Bread-and-Butter-Pudding-in-Tangy-Sauce-656r

Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight
This pudding is really the queen of puddings.. one bite and it just melts in the mouth.. Just superb recipe..