Fruity Meringue Pudding
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 500ml Alpro Soya Original alternative to milk
- Grated zest of 2 small lemons or 1 large
- 25g butter/ hard margarine
- 1-2 tbsp. caster sugar
- 150g fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 egg yolks (reserve the whites for the meringue topping)
- 200g soft fruit, i.e. rasp, strawberries, blueberries (If using defrosted frozen or canned fruit, drain off the excess liquid).
- Meringue topping:
- 3 egg whites
- 45g caster sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Pre heat the oven to 170ºc fan, 190ºc conventional, Gas 5
Step 2
In a medium saucepan heat the Alpro Soya Original with the lemon zest, butter/ hard margarine and sugar then quickly bring to the boil.
Step 3
Place the breadcrumbs in the base of a 200cm x 7cm deep round dish and pour the hot liquid over the top. Leave to stand for 15-20minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 4
Add the egg yolks to the dish and stir to combine. And cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from the oven and carefully spread the fruit evenly over the top.
Step 6
To make the meringue; place the egg whites in a grease free bowl and whisk until the egg white forms soft peaks. Gradually add a spoonful of sugar at a time and whisk again until all the sugar has been added.
Step 7
Spread the meringue over the top of the dish and cook for a further 12-15 minutes until the meringue is a light golden colour. Serve immediately
