Diplomat Pudding
Diplomat pudding is a chilled, set dessert built from layers of sponge cake or ladyfingers, stewed fruit, and a cream mixture made by folding whipped cream into custard. It is typically prepared in a mold and turned out before serving, making it a good make-ahead option for gatherings. Chilling time is at least 4 hours once assembled.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- 9-inch Baking Dish
- Oven
- Spatula
Ingredients
Custard Base
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large egg yolks free-range preferred
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
Assembly
- 10 ounces sponge cake cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup stewed fruit any preferred seasonal variety
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).In a saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edge. Do not let it boil.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Temper the yolk mixture by slowly adding the warm milk, whisking continuously.
- Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.
- In a 9-inch baking dish, layer half of the sponge cake cubes, followed by a layer of custard, then stewed fruit. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining custard.
- Bake in the oven for 45 minutes until set and slightly golden on top.
- Let the pudding cool, then top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream in the custard base.
- For an alcoholic twist, drizzle a tablespoon of Grand Marnier over each layer of sponge cake.
- Remember to adjust the sugar quantities if your stewed fruit is exceptionally sweet.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 169mgSodium: 258mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg
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