Cherry & raspberry gratin

Cherry & raspberry gratin

A deliciously healthy pudding of vanilla-scented summer fruits

Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

plus infusing and cooling

Method

  1. Heat the milk and vanilla pod in a pan until nearly boiling, then leave to infuse for 10-15 mins. Whisk together the egg yolks with 2 tbsp sugar until pale and light, then whisk in the flour to make a smooth paste. Whisk the warm milk into the paste. Pour the mixture into a pan, then cook for 3-5 mins until thickened and the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Pour through a sieve into a large bowl, discarding the vanilla pod, then leave to cool a little.
  2. Whisk the egg whites until trebled in size and stiff peaks form. Add the remaining sugar, a little at a time, whisking well between each addition, until the mixture is thick and glossy. Stir the lemon juice or eau de vie into the custard mix. Add a third of the meringue to the custard, stir well to incorporate, then carefully stir through the remaining meringue in two goes.
  3. Scatter the fruit into a large, shallow heatproof dish. Put under a medium grill for 3-5 mins to soften slightly. Spoon over the custard mix. Return to the grill for 3 mins until the topping is golden brown.

PER SERVING

218 kcalories, protein 9.0g, carbohydrate 33.0g, fat 6.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 3.0g, sugar 30.0g, salt 0.22 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2009.

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  • 13 July 2009

    Veggie!! commented on this recipe

    I tried this one but was quite disappointed! :( It smelled a bit eggy and vanilla was completely overpowered with egg smell. The fruits has also melted and became like a syrup!

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  • 22 July 2009

    Myfanwy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this with nectarines, mango and cherries as it's impossible to get raspberries for a reasonable price where I live (in Madrid). I agree with the previous comment, it was quite eggy, but it was extremely light and perfect for an after-dinner pud on a warm balmy night.

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  • 01 September 2009

    Mhairi rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I used vanilla essence and tinned peaches and nectarines as they were what I had in the cupboard When I was making it was going horribly wrong everything seemed very lumpy... personally I blame the "fresh" eggs from our hens that I found in the grass today... but it turned out very yummy! Defiantly plan on making again for times when its nice to have a wee pudding. Though I might cook for longer, maybe even in the oven, as the best bit was the cooked top!

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  • 18 September 2009

    mandy commented on this recipe

    This was a lovely light pudding, I used defrosted frozen summer berries. It worked really well.

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  • 24 February 2010

    Foxy Noreen rated this recipe

    5 stars

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  • 01 April 2011

    woodybongo rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    a superb wonderfully fresh tasting pud, really easy to make but delivers on taste

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  • 17 June 2011

    Lauren Ricci rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was SO easy and makes a really tasty light pudding. I used natural vanilla essence, blueberries and raspberries and was really pleased with the results. I don't think it was too eggy, it is just the nature of the egg based dessert.

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  • 27 June 2011

    Asma rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Good

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  • 16 July 2011

    Suzanne rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I added cinnamon as well as vanilla and it didn't taste eggy at all. A very light dessert.

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

plus infusing and cooling

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PER SERVING

218 kcalories, protein 9.0g, carbohydrate 33.0g, fat 6.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 3.0g, sugar 30.0g, salt 0.22 g

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