I thought I'd post this here since this is a recipe share/swap

I enjoy any fresh berry recipe so if you have any please share

A Summer Pudding

1 loaf of a sandwich white bread, crusts removed
( i.e Pepperidge Farm or similar Brand )
1 pint blueberries
1 pint strawberries, sliced or cut up
1 pint red raspberries
1 pint blackberries or other type berries ( red or black currents etc.)
1 cup sugar or to taste
2 Tbs. fruit flavored liquor , ruby port or brandy
Heavy cream , sweetened and whipped for a topping/garnish
Mint leaves as a garnish



This is so simple and delicious. It's hard to imagine that white bread and
sweetened berries can mingle to produce a luscious summer dessert.
The bread soaks up the juices, turns a vivid pink/purple and holds the
berries in place.

I made this for a ladies luncheon with many requests for the recipe.

Line a bowl ( 6 to 8 cup capacity ) with plastic wrap .Or Use a plastic
gelatin type mold, then you don't
need plastic wrap to line it .
Remove crusts from bread and piece bread into bowl, pressing pieces together
(somewhat like a puzzle ) so no space is left. It's okay to overlap the
bread pieces,but press them in
Meanwhile place fruit in a pan with the sugar and liquor and over medium
heat just bring to a boil and then simmer 5 or 10 minutes so fruit release
its juice and fruit becomes softened. Remove from heat and cool. Place
(Ladle ) fruit into the bread lined bowl. .
Top with more crustless bread. Cover with plastic wrap.
Weigh down the top with a heavy plate that fits snugly over
the top of the pudding. Chill 24 hours. Prior to serving, carefully remove
plate/plastic, invert bowl onto a platter and remove plastic. Decorate the
pudding mold with whipped cream and mint leaves. Slice wedges ( or spoon
off pieces )
and place on plate, spooning on any extra juices over the pudding.
Yield 8 to 10 servings.
Note: other fruit such as cranberries, and chopped ripe peaches may be
used. Bread such as egg or challah also may be use. One does not want to use
a fluffy spongy type of bread but rather a firmer one that will be able to
soak up the berry juices and yet hold a shape.
Note 2: use any combination of berries to make about 8 cups. Some
cranberries also add a lovely color
and I used them in the recipe with excellent results.

interesting i may try this